Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Planning & Programs

Discover the Iowa SHPO's ten-year Statewide Historic Preservation Plan, along with resources, case studies, and strategies for successful preservation efforts.

Historic brick warehouse
Historic Preservation

Certified Local Governments

Learn about Iowa's Certified Local Government Program, including application steps and tips for maintaining your status in historic preservation efforts.

Historic Courthouse
Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Tax Credits

Learn about the tax credits and exemptions available for the preservation of historic buildings from Iowa's State Historic Preservation Office.

Main street scene with brick buildings
Historic Preservation

Certified Local Government Grant

The Certified Local Government grant program is open to those Iowa cities, counties, etc. that have signed a Certified Local Government Agreement.

Tower and buildings with street scene from above
Historic Preservation

Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credits

Discover how Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program encourages private sector investment in the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

Facade of a historic building with columns
Historic Preservation

General & Technical Preservation

Access links and resources for Iowa's General and Technical Preservation from the State Historic Preservation Office to support your preservation efforts.

People working on restoring an old grave site
Historic Preservation

How Do I Nominate a Property?

Read the instructions for nominating a property into the National Register of Historic Places, from the State Historical Preservation Office in Iowa.

Hurstville Lime Kilns signage and building
Historic Preservation

Property Tax Exemptions

Discover how the County Historic Property Tax Exemption Program supports the sensitive “substantial rehabilitation” of historic buildings.

Tower and buildings with street scene from above
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