Historic Fairhaven Fire Station No. 2, located at 1314 Harris Ave., was surplused by the City in 2002 using a special process, requiring that it be listed on the Local Landmark Historic Registry (PDF) and rehabilitated according to Local Historic Preservation Ordinance.
Bellingham's Local Historic Preservation Ordinance was recently updated in order to better identify improvements, objects, features, and sites within the City that reflect special elements of Bellingham's architectural, cultural, archeological, aesthetic, and historical heritage. Since that time, a number of buildings, including several that are owned by the City, have been listed in the Local Landmark Historic Registry (PDF).
Properties listed on the Local Landmark Registry may be eligible for tax savings through the City's Special Valuation Program.
For more information about listing your building on the Local Landmark Registry or Special Valuation contact the Planning Division.
