We're proud of our history here in Forest Grove and value our distinctive architectural and cultural resources.

Forest Grove possesses a significant concentration of historic buildings in a small geographic area like no other in the State of Oregon. The buildings in our historic neighborhoods represent a variety of architectural styles, craftsmanship and development patterns that helped shape Forest Grove and make our city what it is today.

Forest Grove's Historic Landmarks Board was created to help retain the integrity of its historic neighborhoods. The Historic Landmarks Board is formed from members of the community appointed by the mayor. The Board reviews applications for new construction, exterior alteration, additions and demolitions for the buildings in Forest Grove's one National Register Historic District (approximately 115 houses), as well as, the approximately 100 additional buildings outside of the district that have been determined to be significant historic resources.

The Forest Grove Historic Landmarks Board’s renovation grant program makes funds available to property owners of registered historic buildings desiring to make exterior rehabilitation or renovation improvements.

If you would like to be a member of Historic Landmarks Board, please consider joining us.  

 Application for Citizen Advisory Committee

 Draft Historic District Guidelines (593.87 KB)

2009 ANNUAL REPORT