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Historic homes in Covina

Covina's own rules on historic homes, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Covina Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Covina's code says

Covina code What Covina's code adds
Demolishing an older or historic home
  • Up to 30 days.
    Applies: Structure of exceptional historical significance and age on a prominent site, and the city council has not previously declined designation.
    § 17.81.100 · code text
    A committee comprised of the city manager, community development director, public works director and parks and recreation director may vote to delay for up to 30 days the approval of a permit to demolish a potential historic landmark when the following apply:
  • Exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
    Applies: Severely damaged by an emergency declared by the President, California Governor or Covina mayor; imminent public safety threat; and cannot be secured against entry.
    § 17.81.070 · code text
    Historic landmarks and structures of merit that have been severely damaged because of an emergency declared by the President of the United States, Governor of California or the mayor of Covina and present an imminent threat to public safety and cannot be secured against intrusion or entry shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
Mills Act tax incentive
  • Mills Act contracts are available.
    Applies: The property must be a historic landmark or structure of merit.
    § 17.81.090 · code text
    The city council authorizes the use of contracts pursuant to California Government Code Section 50280 et seq.

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Frequently asked questions

What rules apply to a historic home in Covina?

Covina's code: Up to 30 days. (Structure of exceptional historical significance and age on a prominent site, and the city council has not previously declined designation.) (§ 17.81.100); Exempt from the provisions of this chapter. (Severely damaged by an emergency declared by the President, California Governor or Covina mayor; imminent public safety threat; and cannot be secured against entry.) (§ 17.81.070).

General information, not legal advice.

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