Benefits of Listing

Listing in the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties provides:

  Formal recognition of a property's importance to the history of the community and the state of Colorado.

  A body of information for local community planning, tourist promotion, neighborhood revitalization.

  A sense of community history and local pride.

  Eligibility to compete for grants from the Colorado Historical Society's State Historical Fund.  These grants may be used for acquisition and development, education, and survey and planning projects.

  Eligibility to apply for state tax credits for restoration, rehabilitation, or preservation of State Register properties.

  Limited protection from state agency actions that would affect the property.  Agencies must solicit the comments of the Colorado Historical Society to assure that State Register properties are given consideration in the state planning process.

There are no restrictions imposed by the Colorado Historical Society as to what private property owners may or may not do with their property.  Private property owners may alter or demolish a listed property subject only to applicable local government regulations and permitting procedures.  In some communities, properties listed in the State Register may be automatically designated as local landmarks.  Such landmark status may include the local review of proposed changes to the property through the application of design guidelines.  A list of Colorado communities with local landmarking programs is available from OAHP and is also posted on the office web site.

All properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places are automatically listed in the State Register.

If you have questions or wish to obtain State Register nomination materials, please contact the State Register Coordinator in the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation at 303-866-4681.

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