Preservation Links | City of Independence, MO

Certified Local Government (CLG) Program
The City of Independence has been certified by the National Park Service through the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (SHPO) as a Certified Local Government since 1987. Read more about the criteria and the benefits of CLG status at this National Park Service Site.

The Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
A set of standards intended to guide both professionals and laypersons in the proper methods for the rehabilitation of historic properties.

National Park Service Preservation Briefs
A series of 50 easy-to-use reference guides for historic property owners, preservation professionals, organizations, and government agencies. The Briefs offer guidance on preserving, rehabilitating, and restoring everything from historic windows to terra cotta to stained glass.

Missouri Department of Natural Resources (SHPO)
The Missouri State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is the state agency responsible for promoting the historical and archaeological resources in Missouri. Go to the link above for more on the staff and services this state office provides.

Historic Preservation Tax Credits
The Missouri Department of Economic Development works actively with historic property owners, developers, and architects to promote financial incentives and provide advice on appropriate rehabilitation for properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Find out if your property qualifies and how to submit an application at this site.

Missouri Preservation
Missouri Preservation is the state's only non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, supporting, and coordinating historic preservation activities statewide. For the latest in preservation news from around the state, follow the link above to Missouri Preservation.