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Commissioners alerted to potential loss of state historic preservation funding
Summary
At the meeting, planning staff warned that 2026 funding for the State Historic Preservation Office was not included and 2025 funding had not been released; commissioners were told the office could close without action, affecting National Register nominations and preservation grants.
Planning staff warned commissioners at the May 15 meeting that federal and state funding for the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is at risk and that the office’s 2026 funding was listed as zero in federal allocations.
"2025 funding for state historic preservation offices has not been released, and funding for state historic preservation offices in 2026 is $0," a staff member told commissioners, warning that National Register nominations, historic tax credit assistance, and grant programs that many cities and nonprofits rely on could be affected.
Staff noted that SHPO officials had told certified local governments that funding would carry them through the end of the summer but that the office could face closure if funding changes are not resolved. Commissioners acknowledged the potentially serious local effects on preservation projects and said they would monitor the situation.
No formal action was taken by the commission on this item; staff presented it as informational to alert commissioners to a possible statewide shortfall that could affect preservation work and grant availability.
