Enhancing Historic Preservation in Teton County, Wyoming
Who We Are
Teton County Historic Preservation Board (TCHPB) is a Teton County advisory board. Historic Preservation Board members are volunteers appointed by the Teton County Board of Commissioners. The TCHPB is supported by a part-time administrative contractor. The TCHPB is also contracted with the Town of Jackson, primarily to support the Jackson Historic Preservation Program and the review of demolition permits requested for properties in Jackson, Wyoming.
This board does not fundraise or give grants. The primary purpose of the TCHPB is to support Teton County’s status as a Certified Local Government. This status makes our community eligible for historic preservation funding from the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office.
About the Certifed Local Government Program: Each year, the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office is required to transfer a minimum of 10% of Wyoming’s annual allocation of Federal Historic Preservation Funds to cities and towns found eligible through the Certified Local Governments (CLG) program. Teton County Government is certified through this program. Today there are over 1,000 active CLG’s in the United States working to enhance local preservation efforts nationwide.
Mission
The Teton County Historic Preservation Board (TCHPB) exists to identify, protect, and preserve Teton County’s architectural and archaeological heritage to ensure respectful planning and development that preserves our sense of place and community character.
Vision Statement
TCHPB envisions a community where vital historic properties exist in concert with new development. Community members and local governments recognize the value and power of historic preservation and implement effective preservation policies and practices.
Founding Documents
The Teton County Historic Preservation Board was created by the Teton County Board of Commissioners with these two documents:
