The Historic Preservation Certification Application (HPCA) is a three-part application used to apply for certifications required for Federal historic preservation tax incentives. 

Detailed information regarding the Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program is available on the National Park Service website.

Application instructions and fillable, downloadable PDF forms for Part  1 - Evaluation of Significance, Part 2 - Description of Rehabilitation, Part 3 - Request for Certification of Completed Work, and Amendment/Advisory Determination are accessible at the links below.     

Formatting standards for submitting HPCA applicaiton material to the National Park Service is accessible here.   

For further assistance contact the DC SHPO by email.

Applications must be submitted electronically to the DC SHPO. Submit Your Application.