Historic preservation

Landmarks, historic districts, Section 106 review and state historic preservation offices. What changed, the rules that apply and the dates ahead for projects in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

Latest briefings

1. MediumPennsylvaniaSep 23, 2026

   Federal: Advisory council advances rewrite of historic review rules for projects needing federal permits or funds

   On July 24, 2026 the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted to send a proposed overhaul of the Section 106 rules to White House review. No notice has been published, and the current rules remain in effect.

   ProposedHistoric preservation

Rules 2

• Federal · 54 U.S.C. 306108; 36 CFR Part 800Historic preservation review for federal permits and funding (Section 106)
• Pennsylvania · 37 Pa.C.S. §§ 507-510 (History Code)State History Code historic resources review

Funding and incentives 2

• Federal · National Park Service and IRS, through each state historic preservation officeFederal historic rehabilitation tax credit
• Pennsylvania · PA Department of Community and Economic Development; PHMCPennsylvania historic preservation tax credit