Welcome to the OHP!
The California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) administers federally and state mandated historic preservation programs to further the identification, evaluation, registration, and protection of California's irreplaceable resources. Explore our webpages, learn more about the OHP, and join us in preserving and celebrating California’s heritage!
Public Notice
The Office of Historic Preservation is seeking public comment on the revised proposed regulation for the State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program. The public comment period ends September 30, 2023.
Project Submittals for the OHP
Our office now accepts and prefers project submittals via email. Visit our Submission Guidance page for instructions on how to submit materials electronically.Preservation News & Updates
- Important Changes to Submission Process for Fed Historic Tax Program!
- The ACHP adopts Climate Change and Historic Preservation Policy Statement
- Presidential Memorandum Outlines Uniform Standards for Tribal Consultation
- New Action Plan Released by the Climate Heritage Network
- Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Annual Report for FY2021
OHP Monthly ePost
Preservation news and topics
Sustainable Preservation
California's Statewide Historic Preservation Plan 2013-2017
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