Historic District & Heritage Commission

Communications intended for the HDC should be submitted through the Effingham Town Office. Applications for HDC Certificate of Approval should be sent to the Effingham Town Office c/o Historic District Commission or bought before the Commission at a regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

Historic District Maps

Town of Effingham tax maps which reflect the boundaries of the Lord’s Hill and Center Effingham Historic Districts are under development and will be added to this site once completed.

A map showing the approximate boundaries of the Historic Districts can be Viewed Here.
A map showing the approximate boundaries of the Historic Districts which includes aerial imagery can be Viewed Here.

Please note that these maps are for informational purposes only and that the scale is different for the two districts described. They are not valid for legal description or conveyance.

The metes and bounds descriptions of the two historic districts can be found here:

They should be referenced for more specific information on the boundaries of the districts.

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HDC Documents & Reports

Documents:

Decision Templates:

The Abutting Properties lists are for informational purposes only. Be advised that, due to circumstances such as boundary line adjustments, lot mergers, and/or lot subdivisions, the abutters, as defined by RSA 672:3, are subject to change. Always check with the Town of Effingham Assessing Office for the most current and up-to-date information.

Reports

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Helpful Links & Property Owner Resources

A summary of state laws regarding cemeteries. RSA 289:3, III in particular might affect property owners in the Lord’s Hill Historic District which has several small cemeteries.

NH Cemetery Association State Laws (See RSA 289:3, III)

National Registry of Historic Places

Information on the California Paints Historic Colors of America line is provided because a companion style guide prepared by staff at Historic New England is available which may assist property owners with appropriate paint color selections. No endorsement or guarantee of the company or its products by the Town of Effingham is intended or implied. There may be other paint companies which offer similar products which a property owner may wish to consider.

The two articles linked below, were authored by a staff member of Historic New England and are provided to assist property owners with appropriate paint schemes and color selections. Access to the articles requires a free registration with the publisher’s website. Other resources on historic paint schemes and color uses may be available through other sources.

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HDC Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a Certificate of Approval?
How does someone become a member of the Historic District Commission (HDC)?
- Members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen, often upon the recommendation of the Commission. For anyone interested, we suggest you attend a meeting of the HDC to advise us of your interest and learn what we do. Then the Commission can recommend you to the Board of Selectmen for a seat or alternate position if one is available.
When and where does the Commission meet?
- The HDC meets the second Monday of each month at 7pm in the meeting room of the municipal offices.

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