The Cultural Resources Section is happy to provide guidance to County citizens regarding resources and best practices for historic preservation. Below are some general guidelines and resources that may be helpful.
Federal Standards & Guidelines
- Secretary of Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties
- Federal Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation and Archaeology
- Federal Standards for Professional Qualifications in Archaeology Architectural History
- National Parks Service Technical Preservation Briefs
State Historic Preservation Office
- Maryland Historical Trust (MHT)
- MHT’s Interactive Map of the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties
State Standards & Guidelines
- Standards and Guidelines for Architectural and Historical Investigations in Maryland
- Standards and Guidelines for Archaeological Investigations in Maryland
- Maryland Standards and Guidelines for Archaeological Curation
- Flood Mitigation Guide for Maryland’s Historic Buildings
Statewide Grant Opportunities
- Maryland Heritage Areas Program
- Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area
- Maryland Historical Trust Funding & Financial Incentives
- Preservation Maryland Heritage Fund
- Trader Foundation for Maryland Burial Sites
Tax Credits
- Maryland Historical Trust Revitalization Tax Credit Program
- Anne Arundel County Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Contact the Preservation Planning at 410-222-7432 for technical assistance.