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• Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Program
The Certified Local Government Grant Program offers match-
ing grants to cities and counties that have been “certified” as
historic preservation partners with both the state and federal
governments. The SHPO administers this program on behalf of
the NPS. These grants can be used for a wide range of preserva-
tion projects, including National Register nominations, historic
resource surveys, preservation education, preservation code de-
velopment, building restoration, and preservation planning. CLG
grants are matched dollar for dollar. More information about
CLG grants including the application and allocation schedule can
be found on the Historic Preservation Commission’s webpage on
the SD SHPO website.

State
• State Property Tax Moratorium 318 Main Avenue, currently listed
The South Dakota Legislature has provided for certain property as a noncontributing building in the
tax benefits for the rehabilitation of historic structures. If a certi- Commercial Historic District (W&Co,
fied historic structure qualifies for the tax benefit, an eight-year 2020)
moratorium is placed on the property tax assessment of certi-
fied improvements. During the eight-year period, the property
tax assessments may not be increased due to improved projects.
In order to qualify for the property tax moratorium, the proper-
ty must meet the following criteria:
» Be listed in the State or National Register of Historic Places
individually or as a contributing resource in a historic
district
» Rehabilitated according to the Secretary of the Interior’s
Standards for Rehabilitation
» Encumbered with a covenant attached to the deed of the
property for the life of the moratorium guaranteeing the
continued maintenance and protection of the building’s
historic features for the life of the moratorium

Property owners interested in utilizing this incentive are strong-
ly encouraged to submit plans and specifications to SHPO prior
to beginning work to ensure the property will quality. Appli-
cations submitted will be forwarded to SHPO and the Resto-
ration Specialist, who will determine if there are any potentially
controversial components of the project proposal. The Board of
Trustees makes a final determination on whether the property
meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilita-
tion and qualifies for the incentive.

More information about this incentive can be found on the City’s
“Historic Preservation Commission” page, or on the SHPO web-
site.
• Deadwood Fund Grant
The Deadwood Fund Grant is funded by a portion of gambling
revenues that are generated in Deadwood, SD. Grants range
from $1,000 to $25,000, and must be matched from non-federal
and non-state sources. The grant is awarded to projects that
“retain, restore, or rehabilitate historic buildings, structures, and
archaeology sites in South Dakota for commercial, residential, or
public purposes.”

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