An application form and copy of the standards are available from the SHPO and can be reviewed prior to committing to pursue tax credits. The federal government provides incentives to citizens so that in return, owners of the nation's historic buildings will rehabilitate the structures in a sensitive manner that respects their historic and architectural character. The Department of Interior defined what is considered sensitive and respectful rehabilitation and organized those ideas in the Secretary of Interior's Standards. Only rehabilitation which meets these standards is acceptable. Those portions of rehabilitation work which do not meet standards will not be accepted for the tax credit.
Advice is available to assist property owners in determining what work is acceptable.
There is no charge for this service. Owners must complete a Historic Preservation Certification Application which can be obtained from the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office. The property owner must prepare all the required paperwork and follow specific federally mandated procedures which require formal approval by the SHPO and the National Park Service prior to beginning rehabilitation work. Properties identified as contributing structures within historic districts are eligible for the same grant and tax programs as individually listed properties. Part 1 is for evaluating the building.