Historic Preservation

Historic & Archeological Inventory

Obtain property reports and learn how to submit information about a historical site to the Iowa Historic and Archaeological Society.

State Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program

This program offers tax credits to Iowa developers who sensitively rehabilitate historic buildings to offer them new life.

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

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.