• National Register introduction 
Introductory letter to applicants

• National Register supplemental instructions 
Additional "how to" information

• National Register mapping instructions 
Locating resources in space

• National Register photography guidelines 
How to document historic resources

• National Register of Historic Places sample nomination 
Michigan Central Railroad Jackson Depot, Jackson

• National Register of Historic Places Preliminary Questionnaire 
The first step in listing a property in the National Register

• National Register Plaque Manufacturers 
Companies that fabricate commemorative plaques

• Introduction to Historic Preservation Grants

• Lighthouse Assistance Program Grant Manual
This page provides information about MLAP grants and links to the manual in both PDF and Word formats.

• 2008 CLG Grant Manuals
Assistance with the grant application process

• Report Card: The Economic Impacts of Historic Preservation in Michigan 
From the Michigan Historic Preservation Network

• Investing in Michigan's Future: The Economic Benefits of Historic Preservation 
Preservation as economic development

• An Honor and an Ornament: Public School Buildings in Michigan 
How to survey historic school buildings

• A Civic Gift 
This joint SHPO-Michigan Land Use Institute report describes preservation, community reinvestment and smart growth in Michigan.

• New! Preservation Shore to Shore: Making Michigan Competitive Through Historic Preservation 
Michigan's 2007-2012 Historic Preservation Plan [PDF]

• Michigan Historic Cemeteries Preservation Guide 
How to manage, maintain, and preserve historic cemeteries

• "Creating Design Guidelines for the Historic Commercial District" 
How to preserve community character

• "Local Historic Districts in Michigan"
The Local Historic Districts Manual

• In Our Opinion: Fences in Historic Districts 
SHPO staff advice on...

• Historic Garden Landscapes Bibliography 
Sources of information on historic landscapes

• Michigan's Historic Resources Survey Program
Identifying historic buildings around the state

• Historic Architecture Bookmarks
Four bookmarks that highlight Michigan's historic buildings

• Michigan's Historic Resource Survey Program 
A survey provides the means by which we identify and document historic resources and evaluate their significance.