What is a Certificate of Economic Hardship?
According to the Will County Historic Preservation Ordinance, a Certificate of Economic Hardship is a “certificate issued by the Preservation Commission authorizing an alteration, construction, removal or demolition even though a Certificate of Appropriateness has previously been denied or may be denied. Does landmark designation mean that I cannot alter my property without the consent the Will County Historic Preservation Commission? Yes. Proposed alterations of designated properties must be submitted and reviewed the Will County Historic Preservation Commission. However, unless the changes will dramatically alter the architectural integrity of the building, structure, or site, the Commission will generally approve the proposed alteration(s). Does landmark designation mean that I am obligated to rehabilitate my property? Landmark designation does not obligate a property owner to rehabilitate his or her property. However, once a property is designated an historic landmark, it becomes e
