State agency

State Historic Preservation Office

Reviews federally funded or permitted projects under Section 106 for effects on historic properties.

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Best use cases

When this agency is the right first call.

Asking whether a property is listed or eligible for the National Register
Checking the status of a Section 106 review
Researching historic surveys near a planned project

What to expect after you contact them

SHPO staff respond to written inquiries in weeks. Section 106 case files are public. Local landmark protections are usually a separate city/county program.

What they handle

Section 106 reviews
National Register nominations
Historic tax credit certifications

What they don't handle

Local landmark designations (usually city)
Private demolition without federal involvement

Common permits

Section 106 concurrence

Common complaints

Demolition of historic resource
Unreviewed federal action

Common documents

Section 106 case files
Historic surveys

Questions to ask

Is the property listed or eligible?
Has Section 106 review occurred?