Honor & Preserve Historic Montana Places

Learn about programs to acknowledge, preserve, and revitalize Montana’s historic architecture and communities.
Find resources to support your historic building preservation project.

Recognize and Celebrate

National Register

Nominate or find historic Montana properties listed through this national program.

Interpretive Signs

Order a sign for Montana properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Farms & Ranches

Celebrate Montana's agricultural families with the Centennial Farms & Ranches program.

Preservation Awards

A biennial event recognizing outstanding preservation projects and people across the state.

Pathways to Preservation

Tax Incentives

Explore financial incentives and tax credits for preserving Montana's historic buildings.

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Certified Local Government

Empower your community to celebrate its historic resources.

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SHPO Grants

When funds are available, SHPO offers grants for historic property repair and improvement.

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Resources for Historic Building Preservation Projects

Our staff specializing in historic architecture preservation offer technical advice and resources concerning the treatment of historic building materials, use of historically-appropriate modern materials, rehabilitation of historic interior finishes and the building envelope, and handicapped accessibility. We can also recommend feasible options for generating support for your project.

Hire a Pro

Preservation Architects & Skilled Trades. Find contact information for self-enrolled preservation professionals.

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SOI Standards

Learn how to interpret the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Properties.

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Technical Briefs

Explore National Park Service preservation recommendations. Search by topic.

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Help articles

Coming Soon! Stay tuned for upcoming help articles for successful historic building preservation.

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