Glendale created and adopted the Glendale Register of Historic Resources on September 30, 1997. Today the Register contains over 100 properties, and is growing each year as more owners learn about the program and apply for listing. The Register does not constitute the complete list of historic properties in Glendale - there are many, many candidates out there that might be eligible for listing. More research needs to be done to find and document historic properties - ultimately, listing on the Register requires the approval of both the property owner and the City Council. Once a property is on the Register, proposed alterations, repairs and demolitions must be approved by the Community Development Department and/or the Historic Preservation Commission. Owners of listed properties are eligible to participate in the city's Mills Act program, which can provide a significant reduction in property taxes in exchange for the owner's commitment to maintaining the property at the highest level of preservation.

If you have any questions about the Glendale Register or Mills Act, please contact the City's Historic Preservation Planner at (818) 548-2140.

General Information
List of Properties on the Glendale Register
Research Your Property's History
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
- General principles to guide work projects on Glendale Register or Mills Act properties

Mills Act Property Tax
Mills Act - general information from the Office of Historic Preservation
Mills Act - general information from the State Board of Equalization
Mills Act - text of the state codes

How to Apply
Glendale Register Nomination Form and Instructions
Mills Act Application

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