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Downtown Killeen
About Downtown Killeen
Bordered on the North by Rancier Avenue (FM 439) and on the South by Veterans Memorial Boulevard (Business 190), Downtown Killeen is centrally located in the heart of the city right outside of Fort Hood's East Gate.
Downtown Killeen’s historic city center offers the perfect blend of home-town charm and hidden gems that create Texas’s most diverse city. Home to heritage festivals from all over the world and dozens of authentic international restaurants, Downtown Killeen offers a taste of home to international travelers and a destination for those seeking exploration- all right here in the heart of central Texas.
Historic Downtown Killeen is on the National Register of historic places for its architectural significance to the city and county. Our city is dedicated to the historic preservation of the downtown area and was even accepted as a federally certified local government due to our excellence in preservation. Killeen is one of only 66 other cities and counties in the state to earn this designation. Recognizing Killeen’s historic downtown means that those investing in the area are available for federal, state, and local tax credits, incentives, and grants.
Get Involved
There are three boards and committees that all play a vital role in guiding downtown development efforts. All Killeen residents and business owners are encouraged to attend and be a voice in the community and in the future of Downtown Killeen.
- Heritage Preservation Board
- TIRZ Board
- Downtown Advisory Committee
View more information on these boards and meeting agendas Version OptionsDowntown Killeen Headl, or apply to be on a board or committee.
Vacant Structure Registration
On August 4, 2020, the Killeen City Council adopted the Vacant Structure Registration Ordinance (Ordinance No. 20-032) by a unanimous vote. This ordinance requires the owners of vacant structures within the Historic Overlay District (HOD) to register their property with the City’s Planning and Development Services Department and pay an annual registration fee.
Apply through the MGO portal at https://www.mgoconnect.org/cp/portal.
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