540 King St E
Is it a heritage property?
Yes. 540 King St E, Cobourg is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Designation is the strongest protection under the Act and is not affected by the January 1, 2027 deadline. Based on council's agenda of August 26, 2026; its register (Town of Cobourg — Heritage Register) still shows it as listed.
A by-law designating it was on council's agenda on August 26, 2026; the register may not show this yet. Confirm with the municipality. Council agenda
At a glance
- Location
- Not yet placed on the map
At council
- August 26, 2026 · Summer Council: Designation by-law.By-law No. 051-2026 being a By-law to Designate the Property Known Municipally as 540 King Street East as Being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest (DS-2026-028)Agenda itemStaff report
- August 26, 2026 · Summer Council: Designation by-law.By-law No. 051-2026 being a By-law to Designate the Property Known Municipally as 540 King Street East as Being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest (DS-2026-028)Agenda itemStaff report
An agenda item is a proposal, not a decision. Check the meeting minutes for the outcome.
Municipal notices
- July 2, 2026 · Notice of intention to designate.Notice of Intent to Designate Seven Properties | Town of CobourgRead the notice
Condition on the ground
No condition reports yet.
A vacant or neglected heritage building can be reported to the municipality's property standards or by-law office (311 in most cities). Photos must be taken from public property and must not show people.
Community collection
No historic photos, documents or recollections yet. Do you have one?
History on this site
- notice of intention to designate published
- First recorded as listed
Other heritage properties on this street
Source: Town of Cobourg — Heritage Register, as of October 12, 2016.
Heritage register information from the Town of Cobourg's published register. Coordinates: Statistics Canada, National Address Register, June 2026, used under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.