Properties that are eligible for listing in the National Register must be significant and retain integrity.
THC staff can determine if a property is eligible for listing in the National Register after reviewing documentation about the history of the property, along with current photographs.
- These materials may be submitted as hard copies or electronically.
- Electronic submissions are preferred, and must be assembled into a single PDF document.
(View a Sample PDF Submission) - Large files (over 10 MB) must be submitted on disk/thumb drive, or uploaded to a third-party file-sharing service (such as Dropbox).
- Please allow THC staff at least 30 days to review your submission.
To request a Determination of Eligibility (DOE), please submit the following materials:
- Clearly-labeled current color photographs of the property or district
- For districts, include photos of representative properties, both historic and non-historic.
- A history of the property, including:
- Date of construction and other significant dates (such as dates of alterations)
- Overview of the property or district's history, including physical changes during and after the historic period
- Biographies of significant persons, if applicable
- Current and historic maps and plans
- For individual buildings and small complexes under single ownership, identify the original footprint and additions of each building, along with the dates of construction.
- For districts, include a map indicating proposed boundaries.
- Copies of historic photos
- If the applicant is not the property owner, include the owner's contact information (name, email address, phone number, and mailing address).
View a Sample Request for a Determination of Eligibility
Electronic submissions (less than 10 MB) may be sent via email to the National Register Coordinator.
* To share files larger than 10 MB, use a file sharing service. Send the link to the National Register Coordinator.
Hard copies may be sent to the following addresses:
USPS Address
National Register Coordinator
Texas Historical Commission
P.O. Box 12276
Austin, TX 78711-2276
FedEx & UPS Address
National Register Coordinator
Texas Historical Commission
105 W. 16th St.
Austin, TX 78701
