Historic Preservation Law and Regulations  The District of Columbia historic preservation program implements both local and federal preservation laws. The program operates in accordinance with DC municiapl regulations as well as pertinent federal regulations and other adopted administrative policies and procedures. Preservation Laws  Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978*  National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 Other Preservation Laws Preservation Law Resources Preservation Regulations DC Preservation Regulations National Register of Historic Places National Historic Landmarks Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Protection of Historic Properties)* SHPO Program Procedures* Federal Preservation Tax Incentives* Other Federal Preservation Regulations   Other Policies and Procedures Historic Preservation Fund Grants Manual  DC Community Grants Manual* Enforcement Policies* Fair Housing Act Procedures* * This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF). A PDF reader is required for viewing. Download a PDF Reader or Learn More About PDFs.