Historic Preservation

Preserve Iowa Summit

The Preserve Iowa Summit is the premier conference for professional and volunteer preservationists in Iowa.

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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.

Historic building
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.

Historic brick warehouse
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
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
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