Historic Preservation

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• Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

  Learn how to qualify and apply for a 25% state tax credit on expenses used to rehabilitate a certified historic structure.

• Building Requirements and Codes

  Learn how a historic property should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and lead-paint abatement requirements.

• Leaflet Map

• Historical Contexts

  Read or download the SHPO's regional survey contexts.

• Section 106 Review and Compliance

  Get technical guidance for publicly funded projects that can have an impact on historic Connecticut resources.

• Project Notification Forms

• National Historic Landmarks

  Learn how the National Park Service evaluates a historic site for this special designation.

• National Register of Historic Places

  Learn the eligibility requirements and application procedure to have a historic site listed on the National Register.

• Local Historic District and Property Designations

  Learn how a municipality can establish historic districts and properties. Discover SHPO training for municipal officials and local historic preservation officials.

• Connecticut Freedom Trail

  Learn how sites associated with African-American history or state heritage can be listed on the Connecticut Freedom Trail.

• Minority & Women's History

  Find out about studies that can support nominations to the National and State Registers of Historic Places.

• Washington/Rochambeau Trail

  Learn about the historic role that Connecticut played in the American Revolution.

• Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA)

  Learn about the state's legal recourse after unreasonable destruction to our natural resources or historic structures.

• Connecticut Environmental Protection Act

  Learn about the state's legal recourse after unreasonable destruction to our natural resources or historic structures under the Connecticut Environmental Protection Act.

• Environmental Review Process

  Learn how the state helps evaluate the environmental impact of a proposed project on a historic resource.