Historic House Specialist Program
Historic House Specialist Program
Become a designated Historic House Specialist with this certification issued by the City of San Antonio's Office of Historic Preservation. Over 10,260 properties are designated historic. Become a certified expert and increase your clientele! COURSE TOPICS include: Design review and Permitting, Property Work History, Architectural Styles, Benefits of Preservation, Wood Windows 101, Case studies of past projects Tax Incentives, Research, etc.
Program requirements
- Take all three courses
- Pass exam
Required courses
- Course #42909 - Historic Home Specialist: City Resources & Processes
- Course #42971 - Historic Home Specialist: Unique San Antonio, covers various preservation topics
- Course #42972 - Historic House Specialist: Preservation in Action Tour
These courses are certified by the Texas Real Estate Commission and real estate agents will earn elective CE credits.
This program is hosted in partnership with the San Antonio Board of Realtors.
Events
Unique San Antonio: Wood Windows 101
Preservation rule #1, retain original materials. Wood windows are an important and character-defining feature in San Antonio’s unique historic neighborhoods. By learning the basics about the material and anatomy of wood windows, you can highlight the quality and benefits of keeping historic wood windows. This course is ideal for anyone interested in the basics of wood window repair. Learn the terminology, tools, and techniques behind stripping, patching, refinishing, and reglazing. After completing the course, you will be prepared to confidently advise your clients and promote the value of wood windows.
- Instructor: Robin Foster
- Alonti box lunches will be served
- This class counts as one of three classes needed to be designated a Historic House Specialist.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
10 am to 12 pm
In-person at Neighborhood Place, 3014 Rivas St, San Antonio, TX 78228. Free parking is available.
Register here (non-CE).
Register with SABOR for CE.
Preservation in Action: Historic & Design Review Commission
We'll put your knowledge into practice as we watch a live Historic & Design Review Commission, and get further insight on the commission proceedings.
Note: Please take this class last, after taking the class on City Processes and Resources.
This class counts as the last of three classes needed to be designated a Historic House Specialist.
Hybrid (Virtual and in-person option). Access information will be emailed to you the day before the class. HDRC meets at the Development Services Center at 1901 S Alamo. Free parking is available.
Register here (non-CE).
Register here with SABOR for CE.
Looking to take a class that's not scheduled?
Let us know and if there's enough interest, we'll put another class on the schedule.
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Purchase all courses in the Historic House Specialist storefront if you are looking to take a class without earning CE credits.
Register with SABOR's Realtor Academy to receive CE credits.
- Costs are listed in registration links.
- These courses are TREC certified and real estate agents can earn elective CE credits.