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.
Contact
(208) 334-3861
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.
Forms & Templates
ICRIS Confidentiality Agreement
Survey Report Template (.zip)
Linear Resource Segment Form
Frequently Asked Questions
No. A subscription is not required to create and submit projects, search for resources, or use the GIS viewer. However, subscriptions provide access to additional features such as shapefile downloads, work queues, advanced GIS tools, and organization management functions.
For more information, see the ICRIS Subscription & Access Guide.
Yes. Users with Basic or Basic+ access can create and submit Section 106 and Section 110 projects in ICRIS. While non-subscribers do not have access to work queues, they can still manage their projects through links provided in system-generated email notifications.
For step-by-step instructions, see the ICRIS Quick Start: Create a Project guide.
No. Users do not need to meet Secretary of the Interior (SOI) Professional Qualification Standards to create or submit projects.
However, access to restricted archaeological data requires:
- A signed ICRIS Confidentiality Agreement, and
- Approval by SHPO based on professional qualifications or sponsorship by a qualified professional.
For additional information, see the ICRIS Subscription & Access Guide.
Navigate to Create → New Project and select the appropriate project type. Complete each section of the project record and save your progress as needed.
If you do not see the New Project option, verify that you are not logged in with Guest access.
For detailed instructions, see the ICRIS Quick Start: Create a Project guide.
Once all required fields, attachments, surveys, and resources have been completed, select Submit Project at the top of the project record.
If required information is missing, ICRIS will display a message identifying the items that must be completed before submission.
For additional guidance, see the ICRIS Quick Start: Create a Project guide.
Yes, but only under limited circumstances. SHPO may delete unsubmitted projects that were created in error, duplicated, or used for testing.
To request deletion, email icris@ishs.idaho.gov and include the project number and a brief explanation.
ICRIS accounts are tied to a specific organization. If you move to a new organization, SHPO must deactivate your previous account and you must register a new account under the new organization.
For more information, see the ICRIS Subscription & Access Guide.
Users with a Pro subscription can access their Organization Work Queue by navigating to Queues → Organization Queue.
The Organization Work Queue allows users to view, filter, sort, and manage projects associated with their organization.
For more information, see the ICRIS Subscription & Access Guide.
Email icris@ishs.idaho.gov and include:
- A description of the issue
- The project, resource, or survey number (if applicable)
- Screenshots or error messages, if available
Providing detailed information helps SHPO and our developers troubleshoot issues more efficiently.
Yes. Organizations may upgrade their subscription at any time.
When upgrading during an active subscription period, ICRIS will prorate the remaining value of the current subscription toward the upgraded tier.
For assistance with subscription changes, email icris@ishs.idaho.gov.
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No. ICRIS subscriptions are assigned at the organization level. Once an organization purchases a subscription, all users associated with that subscription receive subscription-level access.
For more information, see the ICRIS Subscription & Access Guide.
ICRIS subscriptions do not renew automatically.
As your subscription approaches expiration, ICRIS will display an in-application notification. Subscriptions may be renewed through the online payment portal or by contacting icris@ishs.idaho.gov for assistance.
For additional information, see the ICRIS Subscription & Access Guide.
Common Problems & Solutions
If you are experiencing an issue while using ICRIS, review the common solutions below before contacting SHPO. If the problem persists, email icris@ishs.idaho.gov and include the project, resource, or survey number and screenshots when available.
Verify that you are using the correct username and password. If you are unable to sign in, use the password reset function or contact SHPO for assistance.
If your account was recently approved or your permissions were recently updated, try logging out and logging back in.
Access to restricted archaeological data requires the appropriate permissions and supporting documentation.
Verify that:
- Your Confidentiality Agreement has been submitted.
- Your qualifications documentation has been approved.
- You are assigned the appropriate access level.
For more information, see the ICRIS Subscription & Access Guide.
If your subscription was recently renewed, log out and log back in to refresh your permissions.
If the message continues to appear, verify that your organization’s subscription has been renewed through the ICRIS Payment Portal or contact SHPO for assistance.
For additional information, see the ICRIS Subscription & Access Guide.
Projects cannot be submitted until all required information has been completed.
Verify that:
- Required project fields have been completed.
- A project boundary has been mapped.
- Required attachments have been uploaded.
- Required surveys and resources have been added, if applicable.
When you select Submit Project, ICRIS will identify any missing requirements.
For step-by-step instructions, see the ICRIS Quick Start: Create a Project guide.
ICRIS only accepts polygon shapefiles that have been compressed into a ZIP file.
Verify that:
- The ZIP file contains all required shapefile components.
- The shapefile contains polygon geometry.
- The file contains no more than 10,000 vertices.
- Only one shapefile is included within the ZIP file.
If the issue persists, contact SHPO and provide the shapefile for review.
Users with a subscription can locate projects using the Project Search page.
Users without a subscription must access projects using the links provided in system-generated email notifications.
If you are unable to locate your project, contact SHPO and provide any available project information.
For additional information, see the ICRIS Subscription & Access Guide.
If changes are needed after a project has been submitted, email icris@ishs.idaho.gov with the project number and a brief explanation of the requested changes.
SHPO staff can return the project to your organization for editing.
If a Smithsonian number has not yet been issued, the resource can be deleted from the project.
If a Smithsonian number has already been assigned, contact SHPO before making additional changes. SHPO staff can help determine the appropriate corrective action.
Resources cannot be edited directly once they have been completed and assigned a Smithsonian number. Most updates require the creation of a new resource version.
Verify that:
- You have the appropriate permissions.
- The resource is associated with your project.
- A new version has been created when required.
For additional information, see the ICRIS Guide: Resources.
Verify that:
- The survey has been successfully synchronized.
- The correct email address associated with your ICRIS account was used in Survey123.
- The records have not already been imported.
If the records still do not appear, contact SHPO and provide the resource information and screenshots of the Survey123 records.
Literature review results may vary based on the project boundary, review buffer, resource visibility settings, and user permissions.
Verify that:
- The project boundary is mapped correctly.
- The review buffer is large enough to capture nearby resources.
- You have the appropriate permissions to view restricted resources.
- The literature review was rerun after making mapping changes.
For additional information, see the ICRIS Guide: Resources.
Verify that:
- The Smithsonian number was entered correctly.
- Search filters are not limiting results.
- The correct resource type is selected.
- You have the appropriate permissions to view the resource.
For additional information, see the ICRIS Guide: Resources.