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SHPO Consultant Request Form | State Historic Preservation Office
SHPO Consultant List Request Form The list is broken out into specific disciplines defined by the Secretary of the Interior’s 36 CFR 61 Historic Preservation Professional Qualification Standards. Please indicate in which field(s) you would like to be listed and provide…
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Preservation Partners | State Historic Preservation Office
Preservation Partners Historic preservation partnerships are vital to sustaining the character and integrity of our communities. By fostering collaboration among local governments, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations these partnerships ensure that preservation efforts are community driven. Effective…
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Recent Tax Credit Projects | State Historic Preservation Office
Recent Tax Credit Projects Since 1981, 65 Idaho projects have taken advantage of this economic development tool to invest in the revitalization of Idaho’s rural and urban commercial landscape. These projects, injecting over $75 million in the state’s economy, are…
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Current Easement Portfolio | State Historic Preservation Office
Current Easement Portfolio ISHS currently manages 13 properties in its easement portfolio, protecting a total of 20 historic buildings across Idaho. In addition, ISHS oversees 10-year easements established through a partnership with the Idaho Heritage Trust and supported by the…
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Applying for Tax Credits | State Historic Preservation Office
Applying for Tax Credits The Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program is a joint partnership between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the National Park Service (NPS), and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). SHPO is the liaison between you (the applicant)…
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Exempted Resources | State Historic Preservation Office
Exempted Resources The Idaho SHPO does not require the full recordation of specific resources based on SHPO policies or as required by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Program Comments. Please review our guidance on how to document these resources in…
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State and Local Preservation Plans | State Historic Preservation Office
State & Local Preservation Plans Preservation planning in Idaho is a forward-thinking approach to safeguarding the state’s unique historic resources and community character. By incorporating preservation into long-range planning efforts, Idaho communities affirm the value of their local heritage—from…
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CLG Grants | State Historic Preservation Office
Certified Local Government Grants One of the biggest benefits of the program is the CLG Grant program. Communities use these grants for a wide range of projects including: surveys, National Register nominations, preservation planning resources, and even some bricks-and-mortar projects.…
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Recent NRHP Listings | State Historic Preservation Office
Recent National Register of Historic Places Listings The Idaho State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is pleased to announce the recent listing of five properties in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The NRHP is the official list of the…
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Listing Your Property in the NRHP | State Historic Preservation Office
List Your Property in the NRHP Before you begin, contact shpo@ishs.idaho.gov to determine if previous survey materials and research for this property is on file (if you have not done so already). In most cases, SHPO will require you to complete our…
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