The County of Kauai became a Certified Local Government (CLG) under provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended. The U.S. Department of Interior-National Park Service via the State Dept. of Land & Nat. Resources administers the CLG program which assists local governments in promoting historic preservation endeavors. To qualify as a CLG, local government preservation activities must include: public participation and use of a qualified local review commission (Kauai Historic Preservation Review Commission), survey and inventory of historic resources and participation in State/Federal preservation activities.

The Kauai Historic Preservation Review Commission, which consists of nine members, meets on a monthly basis and is staffed by the Planning Department. Meetings usually entail project reviews at which time the KHPRC provides recommendations on various aspects of archaeological and building design review of historic resources and in-fill development. Other issues relating to the promotion of historic preservation on Kauai are also discussed.

Meeting Time: 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:30pm

Meeting Location:  Līhu‘e Civic Center, Moikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A-2B, 4444 Rice Street, Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i

Interactive Conference Technology:  The public may attend the meeting via Zoom using the “Zoom link” that will be provided on the agenda for the meeting.  The Agenda for the meeting will be posted in accordance with HRS 92.

For Future Applicants:  Pre-Consultation Meetings are Strongly Recommended

• To determine if a property is historic and/ or proposed Improvements involving historic properties should contact planner Marisa Valenciano at (808) 241-4050 or by email at mvalenciano@kauai.gov to schedule a pre-consultation meeting.

Minimum Requirements for Historic Property Applications

Written Project Description and Required Plans showing Existing and Proposed Improvements:

1. Site Plan
2. Floor Plans
3. (4) Exterior Elevations with finishes, color, materials, and window and door schedules

Optional:

1. Photographs of the existing areas to be affected.
2. Narrative on historical architectural elements and historical significance

Historical Resources: 

• Kaua‘i Historical Society
• Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines
• Historic Hawai‘i Foundation- Buying or Selling a Historic Home in Hawaii: Your Historic Home – Historic Hawaii Foundation
• Public Libraries
• State Historic Preservation Division