Certified Local Governments (CLG)

Certified Local Governments (CLG)

Partnerships to promote local preservation between: 

• local government (city or county)
• Nebraska State Historic Preservation Office
• National Park Service

To qualify, a city or county must:

• establish a historic preservation ordinance that includes protection for historic properties
• create a preservation commission to oversee the preservation ordinance and the program
• provide for public education and participation, including nomination of properties to the National Register of Historic Places
• conduct and maintain a survey and inventory of historic properties.

Why should your government become a Certified Local Government?

Your city or county is eligible for grants to assist local preservation programs. You can use the grant for:

• surveys
• National Register nomination preparation
• publications
• staff support
• workshops
• events

Contributing buildings within local landmark districts may be eligible for preservation tax incentives without listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

Becoming a CLG gives your government entity

• another tool when considering planning, zoning, and land use issues using your local landmark process and survey programs
• ability to preserve structures that reflect the community's heritage
• a way to promote pride in your community's history
• technical help and training from our office.
• access to a network of local, state, federal, and private preservation groups.

Contact us to start the process of becoming a CLG.