Historic Courthouse Preservation
In spring of 2005, the Washington State Legislature established the Historic County Courthouse Rehabilitation Grant program. Based on findings from a statewide survey undertaken in 2003, 32 of the state’s 39 counties were found to possess courthouses of historic and architectural merit. Additionally, the study estimated over $90 million in needed capital improvements to these structures. To address this need, the Washington State Legislature has allocated nearly $13 million from the state capital budget since the 2005-07 biennium. Through five funding rounds since the program’s establishment, thirty-six (36) grants have been awarded to twenty-two counties statewide. Grant funds have worked to leverage local funding resulting in nearly $33 million in total rehabilitation work to selected courthouses.Fourth Round of Historic County Courthouse Rehabilitation Grant Awards Announced
Sixth Round of Historic County Courthouse Rehabilitation Grant Awards Announced
For the 2011-2013 Biennium, $750,000 has been included in the Capital Budget to continue the courthouse rehabilitation program. The first round of grant awards made in December of 2011 utilized only a portion of the available funds. In order to distribute remaining funds, the Courthouse Grant Program Steering Committee is seeking grant applications for projects focused on rehabilitating character-defining features of courthouses that are able to be completed utilizing the county small works roster bid process. Applications are due June 4, 2012.
Grant funding assists county governments in rehabilitating their historic county courthouses. Together with matching funds raised locally, this money will foster economic development in numerous communities while working to preserve public buildings vital to the architectural and cultural heritage of Washington.
To receive funding, all rehabilitation work must meet historic preservation standards known as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. For more information about these preservation standards, visit the following website address: www.cr.nps.gov/hps/tps/standguide/rehab/rehab_index.htm.
Courthouse Grant Application
- Historic Courthouse Rehabilitation Grant Program Summary/Requirements
- Courthouse Grant Application Procedures 2011-13
- Courthouse Grant Application 2011-13: Monday, June 4, 2012
For more information on the program, consultation on completing the application, and general inquiries, please contact Chris Moore, Field Director with the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, at (206) 624-9449 or via email at cmoore@preservewa.org.
Studies/ Reports
Washington State Courthouses
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| Adams County | Asotin County | |
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| Benton County | Chelan County | |
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| Clallam County, 2009 grant | Clark County, 2011 grant | |
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| Columbia County, 2006 & 2011 grant | Cowlitz County, 2005 grant | |
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| Douglas County, 2005 & 2009 grant | Ferry County, 2005 & 2007 grant | |
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| Franklin County, 2005 grant | Garfield County, 2009 grant | |
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| Grant County | Grays Harbor County | |
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| Island County | Jefferson County, 2005 & 2009 grant | |
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| King County, 2007 grant | Kitsap County | |
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| Kittitas County | Klickitat County, 2009 & 2011 grant | |
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| Lewis County, 2005 & 2009 grant | Lincoln County | |
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| Mason County, 2007 grant | Okanogan County | |
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| Pacific County, 2005 & 2007 grant | Pend Oreille County, 2006 grant | |
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| Pierce County | San Juan County, 2005 & 2007 grant | |
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| Skagit County, 2007 grant | Skamania County | |
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| Snohomish County, 2006 & 2009 grant | Spokane County, 2009 & 2011 grant | |
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| Stevens County, 2005, 07 & 11 grant | Thurston County | |
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| Wahkiakum County, 2007 grant | Walla Walla County, 2006 grant | |
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| Whatcom County | Whitman County | |
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| Yakima County |
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