Savannah Historic District Board of Review (HDBR)

The Savannah Historic District Board of Review was established in 1973 to protect the property associated with the Landmark Historic District. The HDBR consists of nine members appointed by the Mayor and Aldermen of The City of Savannah. Staff support is provided by the Chatham County - Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission.

The Savannah Historic District Board of Review meets the second Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. at 112 E. State St. All meetings are open to the public. Those with business to conduct with the Savannah Historic District Board of Review are directed to the Applications, Instructions, and Forms section of this website to obtain the correct form(s). Please note the meeting cutoff dates on the calendar of meetings below. Cutoff time is 3:00 p.m.

2026 Meetings
Meeting Date Cutoff Date Agenda Action Minutes Minutes Audio
Jan 14, 2026 Dec 10, 2025 Agenda Minutes
Feb 11, 2026 Jan 08, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Mar 11, 2026 Feb 11, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Apr 08, 2026 Mar 11, 2026 Agenda Minutes
May 13, 2026 Apr 08, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Jun 10, 2026 May 13, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Jul 08, 2026 Jun 10, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Aug 12, 2026 Jul 08, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Sep 09, 2026 Aug 12, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Oct 14, 2026 Sep 09, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Nov 10, 2026 Oct 14, 2026 Agenda Minutes
Dec 09, 2026 Nov 10, 2026 Agenda Minutes
HDBR Members
Mr. Thomas L. Thomson, Chair
Ms. Melissa H. Rowan, Vice Chair
Mr. Shedrick Coleman
Ms. Karen Guinn
Ms. Mariel Hamer
Mr. Robert Helms
Ms. Sabrina Nagel
Ms. Sara Woodfield