Bay City has three historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places, exhibiting some of the finest examples of architecture in the state. Planning and Zoning is responsible for historic preservation efforts in Bay City. Historic district staff responsibilities include:

• Providing information on the city's historic districts
• Review of building permit applications for property within historic districts
• Assistance with applications for work in historic districts
• Assistance with historic district regulations

General Information for Historic Districts

• Historic District Work Review Application (PDF)
• Historic Districts Work Review List (PDF)

Center Avenue Historic District

• Center Avenue Study Report Part 1 (PDF)
• Center Avenue Study Report Part 2 (PDF)
• Center Avenue Historic District Boundaries (PDF)
•  Center Avenue Local Historic District Address List (PDF)