Duties of the Montana SHPO
The duties of the Montana State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) are outlined in regulations developed for the National Historic Preservation Act and the Montana State Antiquities Act.
They include:
- Preparing and implementing a statewide Historic Preservation Plan.
- Conducting and maintaining a statewide survey to identify and document historic buildings and archaeological sites.
- Evaluating historic properties for significance and nominating them to the National Register of Historic Places.
- Assisting local governments in the development of local historic preservation programs.
- Administering federal tax incentives for the preservation of historic buildings.
- Assisting federal and state agencies in their responsibility to identify and protect historic properties and archaeological sites that may be affected by their projects.
- Providing preservation education, training and technical assistance to individuals and groups as well as local, state and federal agencies and tribes.
