Belen Historic Properties Review Board

The Belen Historic Properties Review Board acts in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council.

It is the duty of the Board to identify potential historic districts and potential historic landmarks. The Board shall make recommendations to the City of Belen regarding the following:

  1. The proposed designation of areas located within the City of Belen as historic districts.
  2. Proposed classification of structures as historic landmarks.
  3. The maintenance, proposed alteration, or demolition of historic landmarks or structures located in a historic district.
  4. The proposed construction of new structures located within a designated historic district.

Preserving and Maintaining Historic Structures

Below are several examples of how historic structures can be transformed into important assets for our community. If you have purchased a historic building, or are considering it, please take a look at what can be accomplished when they are preserved and maintained.

Tire Store - Click to view Visions of Belen - Tire Store

Main Street Buildings - Click to the view Visions of Belen - Main Street Buildings

Silver Bar - Click to view Visions of Belen - Silver Bar

Main and Reinken - Click to view Visions of Belen - Main and Reinken

Silver Bar Update - Click to view Visions of Belen - Silver Bar Update

Bowling Alley Lot - Click to view Visions of Belen - Bowling Alley Lot

    Our Work

    The Belen Historic Properties Review Board has worked on several projects. The Belen Water Tower was successfully designated a historical landmark as was the Old City Hall building.

    Resources

    Business Licenses
    Comprehensive Plan 2022
    Belen Historic Properties Review Board

    Map of Belen's Historic Properties
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    Request Designation as a Historic Property
    If you are interested in applying for your biulding or structure to be designated as a historic property please fill out the form below.
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