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Historic homes in Moraga

Moraga's own rules on historic homes, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Moraga Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Moraga's code says

Moraga code What Moraga's code adds
When a building counts as historic
  • Over 50 years old
    Applies: Designating a landmark, and at least one listed condition applies
    § 8.176.030 · code text
    the proposed landmark is over fifty (50) years of age
  • Under 50 years old only if enough time has passed to understand the resource's historical significance
    Applies: Designating a landmark
    § 8.176.030 · code text
    or less than fifty (50) years if it can demonstrated that sufficient time has passed to understand the historical significance of the resource
Work that needs no review
  • Ordinary maintenance or repair of an exterior feature is allowed
    Applies: It does not involve an environmental change
    § 8.176.060 · code text
    Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of an exterior feature that does not involve an environmental change.
Mills Act tax incentive
  • A Mills Act contract is available
    Applies: Only after receiving a landmark designation under this chapter
    § 8.176.040 · code text
    Property owners may enter into a Mills Act contract with the town of Moraga only after receiving a landmark designation pursuant to this chapter.

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Frequently asked questions

What rules apply to a historic home in Moraga?

Moraga's code: Over 50 years old (Designating a landmark, and at least one listed condition applies) (§ 8.176.030); Under 50 years old only if enough time has passed to understand the resource's historical significance (Designating a landmark) (§ 8.176.030).

General information, not legal advice.

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