National Register Nominations, Historic Tax Credit Applications

To qualify for the National Register of Historic Places, a property must meet at least one of four criteria and maintain historic integrity. Usually, eligible properties are at least fifty years old. National Register nominations not only describe the property’s physical characteristics and history but also relate the property to larger historical trends that affected its construction and evolution. The nomination process is overseen by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), which is responsible for reviewing nominations and forwarding them to the Keeper of the National Register.

SHPO also coordinates applications for historic tax credit certification. To receive tax credits, a property must be listed in the National Register. Renovation plans, which are carefully documented in the certification application, must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.

Representative National Register and Historic Tax Credit Projects: