If a property is located within one of the regulated districts, all proposed exterior changes that can be seen from a public right of way require review by the HARB. 

Callowhill, Prince, Centre Park, and Penn’s Common Historic Districts are locally regulated by the HARB.

The Queen Anne Historic District is Reading’s only National Register District.  Changes to structures located within its boundaries are not subject to review by the HARB.   For more information on National Register listed properties see the PHMC website.

Map of District Boundaries (Adobe PDF)

For questions regarding whether your property is in a regulated district and exterior modifications are subject to HARB review, contact (610) 635-6326 or email info@readingpa.org.