Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
Identification & Evaluation
Identification and evaluating historic properties helps you make informed preservation decisions.
Property Registration
Minnesota properties may be designated historic through the National Register of Historic Places, or they may be designated historic by the state legislature and placed in the State Register of Historic Places. If a city has been recognized as a Certified Local Government it may designate properties within its jurisdiction as historic at a municipal level.
Tax Incentives
Learn about tax incentives that reward private investment in the rehabilitation of historic properties.
Environmental Review
Learn more about the federal and state laws that protect historic and archaeological properties, as well as the project review process in Minnesota.
Local Preservation
Federal, state, tribal, and local partnerships work to protect historic properties.
Planning
Planning is key to preserving Minnesota's historic resources. A historic preservation plan helps create a shared vision and build consensus. It also serves as a blueprint for action.
About Us
Learn more about the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), find contact information, and more.