ICRIS
As required by the National Historic Preservation Act, the Idaho SHPO maintains a statewide inventory of historic properties through the Idaho Cultural Resources Information System (ICRIS). This system contains over 103,000 resources—including buildings, sites, districts, structures, objects, and archaeological sites—helping us preserve and understand Idaho’s heritage.
The ICRIS is the Idaho SHPO’s secure, web-based database and project management tool for cultural resources. It centralizes records of archaeological sites, historic buildings, districts, and other resources, supports Section 106 compliance review, and integrates mapping and GIS functions. ICRIS offers multiple levels of access allowing qualified users to search historic resources and submit projects. The general public can view unrestricted data through the guest portal which does not require registering for an account. A subscription enables additional features such as shapefile downloads and project tracking, and all registered user access requires a signed confidentiality agreement to protect sensitive information.
ICRIS web App
ICRIS Access
Use ICRIS to submit Section 106 and Section 110 reviews, enter survey and resource records, upload monitoring and annual reports, and initiate Programmatic Agreement (PA) consultation. Anyone may create an account and access unrestricted information.
For the best functionality and experience, please use a Chrome browser when accessing ICRIS.
ICRIS Field App
Survey123 Access
Available to Pro account users, the field app allows users to capture data on buildings, archaeological sites, and districts, in the field using mobile devices. Once back in the office, users can upload data directly into the ICRIS where they can review, manage, and edit the captured survey information.
ICRIS Training
ICRIS Trainings
ICRIS Access
The Idaho Cultural Resource Information System (ICRIS) is the State of Idaho’s platform for accessing cultural resource information and submitting project review materials. ICRIS has three access levels:
- General Public Access
- Professional Access (Basic or Basic+)
- Professional Access with Subscription (Pro)
A subscription is not required to use ICRIS. However, a subscription provides enhanced project workflow and data management features and is strongly encouraged for organizations that regularly conduct cultural resource work in Idaho.
1. General Public Access (No Registration Required)
The public may use ICRIS to:
- Search and view unrestricted historic property information (buildings, structures, districts, etc.).
- View the Active Projects which provides:
- Project Name
- Project Status
- Lead Agency list
No project documentation, resource records, attachments, GIS data, maps, or archaeological site information is available to the public.
Archaeological site location data, exempt information, and culturally sensitive resource information are not accessible at this level.
2. Professional Access (Non-Subscription)
Professional Access provides the ability to submit projects to SHPO. There are two tiers of non-subscription professional access:
Basic Access
Allows:
- Project submission and review communication
- Ability to enter survey and resource data as part of project workflow
Does not allow:
- Viewing or downloading any archaeological site records or other sensitive cultural resource data
Basic+ Access
Allows:
- All Basic Access functions (project submission and data entry)
- View access to archaeological site data and exempt/sensitive cultural resource information
Requirements for Access to Archaeological / Sensitive Data (Basic+)
To receive Basic+ access, the user must:
- Upload a signed ICRIS Confidentiality Agreement, and
- Upload a CV/resume demonstrating qualifications.
Basic+ access is generally granted to:
- Professionals meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards in relevant fields
- Tribal cultural resource staff working in an official capacity
- Federal/State/City Section 106 Compliance Managers (agreement must be co-signed by a senior manager)
- Archaeologists with a B.A. in archaeology/anthropology, with the agreement co-signed by a senior SOI-Qualified archaeologist in their organization
- University students, with the agreement co-signed by an SOI-qualified professor (access is granted for a defined research period)
- Idaho State IT staff and SHPO contractors when necessary for technical work
3. Professional Access with Subscription (Pro)
A Pro subscription is optional but recommended for organizations that frequently prepare, review, or manage cultural resource work in ICRIS.
Pro Access includes:
- All features of Basic+
- Work Queue / workflow management tools
- Collaborative review and internal assignment tools
- GIS and shapefile download capabilities
- Enhanced project organization features for agency and consultant workflows
Note:
A subscription does not determine whether a user may access archaeological data.
Access to archaeological and sensitive information is still based on qualifications + confidentiality agreement, as described above.
4. SHPO Authority
The Idaho SHPO reserves the right to:
- Approve or deny access to any user or organization
- Specify the appropriate access tier based on role and qualifications
- Terminate access at any time for data misuse, confidentiality concerns, or other security reasons
Documents
ICRIS Confidentiality Agreement
SHPO Survey Report Template (.zip)
Linear Resource Segment Form
ICRIS Data Standards
Architectural Style – alternate names
Archaeology Primary Category – definitions
FAQs
No. A subscription is not required to submit projects, search for resources, or use the GIS viewer. However, a subscription unlocks additional features such as:
Shapefile downloads
Work queues and workflow tracking
Additional GIS tools
Organization oversight features
Yes. Users with Basic or Basic+ accounts (non-subscribers) can create and submit Section 106 or 110 projects in ICRIS. They will not have access to work queues, but they can still manage their project submissions through email links in system-generated notifications.
No. Users do not need to meet SOI standards to create or submit projects. However, to access restricted archaeological data, a user must:
Upload a signed ICRIS Confidentiality Agreement, and
Have the agreement co-signed by someone who meets SOI professional qualifications.
To create a project, you must have an ICRIS account (Guest users cannot create projects).
Navigate to CREATE → New Project in the left menu, select the appropriate Project Type, and complete each section of the project form. If you do not see the New Project option, you are likely logged in as a Guest, which does not allow project creation.
Once all required fields, attachments, surveys, and resources are complete, select Submit Project at the top of the project record. If a required component is missing, a pop-up will indicate what items need to be entered.
Yes, but only under limited circumstances.
The SHPO can delete unsubmitted projects (e.g., duplicates, test projects, or accidental creations).
Please send the project number and a brief explanation to icris@ishs.idaho.gov.
If you need to make corrections after a project was submitted, email icris@ishs.idaho.gov with the project number and a short explanation. SHPO staff will update the status and return the project to your organization for editing.
Users with a Pro subscription can access their Organization Work Queue by navigating to Queues → Organization Queue. This dashboard allows you to filter, sort, and monitor all projects associated with your organization, including those “In Progress,” “Lead Agency Review,” “SHPO,” “MOA,” and “Complete.”
Please email icris@ishs.idaho.gov with a brief description of the issue, the project or resource number (if applicable), and screenshots if available. SHPO staff will work with our developers to troubleshoot the problem.
Yes. You can upgrade your subscription at any time. If you add additional users or move to a higher subscription tier mid-cycle, ICRIS will automatically prorate the remaining time toward the upgraded subscription. For assistance with subscription changes, email icris@ishs.idaho.gov.
Unfortunately, no. ICRIS subscriptions are structured as an all-or-nothing model. Once an organization purchases a subscription, all users under that subscription receive the same level of access. We cannot assign “Basic” or “Basic+” access independently once a subscription is active.
Subscriptions do not auto-renew. When your expiration date approaches, the system will display an in-app notification. You may renew through the online purchasing portal or email icris@ishs.idaho.gov for an invoice or assistance.