The Benefits of Becoming a Certified Local Government There are a number of advantages to achieving Certified Local Government status:
- A Certified Local Government is eligible to receive matching funds from the Nebraska State Historic Preservation Office that are unavailable to non-Certified Local Governments
- Contributing buildings within local landmark districts may be eligible for preservation tax incentives without being listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Certified Local Governments have an additional tool when considering planning, zoning and land use issues through their landmarking and survey programs
- Certified Local Governments have the ability to monitor and preserve structures that reflect the community's heritage
- Certified Local Governments have access to a nationwide information network of local, state, federal and private preservation institutions
- Finally, but not least, a Certified Local Government, through its ordinance and commission, has a built-in mechanism to promote pride in and understanding of a community's history