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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.

National Register of Historic Places

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

NR Interpretive Signs

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

Centennial Farms & Ranches

Celebrate Montana families that have owned their agricultural land for 100 years or more. 

Pathways to Preserving Historic Buildings & Communities

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.

SHPO Tips for Success

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Preservation Architects & Skilled Trades

Find contact information for self-enrolled skilled trades and preservation architecture professionals.

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Preservation Funding & Support

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Benefits of Adaptive Reuse

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SOI for Rehabilitation of Historic Properties

Visit nps.gov to learn how to interpret the Secretary of Interior’s standards.

nps.gov its bulletins 

NPS Technical Preservation Briefs

Visit nps.gov to explore their recommendations by topic

nps.gov preservation-briefs

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