Municipal Heritage Property Designation
There are more than 800 municipally designated properties in Saskatchewan. Any building, structure or site that is of interest for its architectural, historical, cultural, environmental, archaeological, palaeontological, aesthetic, or scientific value may be designated as a Municipal Heritage Property under The Heritage Property Act.
1. Benefits
- Publicly and formally recognizes a property's heritage value
- Protects the property and encourages good stewardship
- Property is eligible for financial assistance from the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation
2. Eligibility
Any Saskatchewan city, town, resort village, rural or northern municipality may designate any locally or regionally significant property as a Municipal Heritage Property. Any person, community group, or other interested party can ask their municipal council to consider a property for this designation.
3. How To Apply
- Refer to the Municipal Heritage Property Designation Guide
- Contact your local municipal government
- See the Designation Checklist for timelines