Utah Heritage Foundation

Historic properties preservation utahs historic properties program safeguards utahs built heritage through loans,easements, and hands-on rehabilitation efforts. Since 1970, our revolving loan fund has provided low-interest loans to historic property owners, ensuring that preservation projects meet national standards while revitalizing entire neighborhoods. Our easement program offers permanent protection for more than 127 historic properties across utah, with annual inspections and personalized reports to help owners maintain their buildings. Through our rehabilitation program, we equip the public with practical preservation skills via expert-led workshops and hands-on training sessions, ensuring that historic preservation techniques are passed down to future generations. By combining financial support, legal protections, and education, we empower communities to preserve the places that define utahs history.

Other program preservation utah offers a variety of programs throughout the year that celebrate and support historic preservation across the state. The community stewardship awards recognize outstanding preservation efforts each year, honoring projects and individuals who have significantly contributed to protecting utahs historic places. Award categories include rehabilitation and restoration, legacy businesses, adaptive reuse, industry experts, individuals or organizations, and lifetime achievement. Our semi- annual historic homes tours spotlight utahs historic neighborhoods, offering the public an inside look at preserved homes and their architectural significance. These tours educate participants on local history and design and inspire them, demonstrating successful preservation projects that others can replicate in their communities.