Welcome! From the creation of the Old and Historic District (OHD) in 1963, the Town of Leesburg has been committed to the identification, documentation, and preservation of historic resources throughout the Town for more than 60 years. 

The Preservation Division is the primary point of contact for the Old and Historic District, Gateway Overlay District, and the proffered H-2 District. The primary role of the Preservation Division is the protection and enhancement of heritage resources in Leesburg. Staff in this division also support the Board of Architectural Review and provide guidance on preservation projects throughout Town.

 Tell Us How We're Doing!

Leesburg residents and business owners are encouraged to let us know how things are going in the Old & Historic District. Click on the link below to take our updated survey to help better serve the community!

Old & Historic District Resident & Business Owner Survey

A project to conduct a new architectural survey of the OHD core is about to launch and you will begin seeing our consultants working downtown soon! Please visit our project page for additional information and a schedule of upcoming public information meetings.

Preservation Staff

Meet Us Downtown! We are pleased to announce that preservation staff now have dedicated downtown office hours on the second floor of 15 North King Street (Leesburg Economic Development Office) on the following schedule, exclusive of holidays: Monday: 10am-2pm Wednesday: 3pm-5pm Fridays: 9am-1pm During these times residents or business owners with questions regarding the Certificate of Appropriateness process may walk-in or schedule an appointment.  Please note that our Preservation staff are also available Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm in the Department of Community Development office at 222 Catoctin Circle SE, Suite 200.

Correspondence sent to Town staff is subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.