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Painting a House in Richmond's Historic Districts
If your house is in one of Richmond's city old and historic districts, the Commission of Architectural Review (CAR) reviews exterior changes visible from the street. Before changing exterior colors, check with the city's CAR staff about what approval you need.
Before you pick colors
- Confirm whether the house is inside a city old and historic district.
- Ask CAR staff whether your planned color change needs approval.
- Do not paint historic brick or stone that has never been painted without asking first.
Build review time into the schedule
If approval is needed, ask your painter to start once it is in hand, so a crew is not waiting on paperwork. Some Richmond painters say on their sites that they plan for CAR timing. See the six companies compared.
Questions people ask
Do I need approval to paint my house in a Richmond historic district?
Exterior changes visible from the public right of way are reviewed by the Commission of Architectural Review. Ask CAR staff before changing colors.
Sources
- City of Richmond, Commission of Architectural Review.