Preservation Tax Credits
 
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Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

   

Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation

   

State Income Tax Credit Application

   

Federal Investment Tax Credit Application

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  Federal 20% Federal 10% State 20%
Building must be: Listed individually in the National Register; OR considered eligible for listing; OR a contributing building in a historic district listed in the National Register Built before 1936; not individually eligible for listing in the National Register; AND not contributing to a historic district More than 50 years old; listed in the State Register OR landmarked by a Certified Local Government (CLG)
Eligible buildings: Income-producing properties, including commercial, industrial, agricultural, or rental residential Income-producing (non-residential) All buildings meeting the requirements listed above
Minimum costs of rehabilitation: More than $5,000 OR the adjusted basis of the property, whichever is greater More than $5,000 OR the adjusted basis of the property, whichever is greater More than $5,000
Maximum credit: Unlimited Unlimited $50,000
Time limit: 24 months; if in phases, 60 months total N/A 24 months
Credits can be carried forward: 20 years (also back one year) 20 years (also back one year) 10 years
Rehab requirements: Must follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation 50-75% of the building’s walls must remain Must follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation
Fees: $250 for Part 2; $500-2,500 for Part 3 (depending on rehabilitation costs) None $250 for Part 1 (may be waived in some cases); $250-750 for Part 2 (depending on rehab costs)
Reviewed by: SHPO and NPS; IRS IRS CLG or SHPO; State Dept. of Revenue
Credits claimed: The year in which the building is placed in service; for phased projects & buildings open during work, the year substantial rehabilitation test is met The year in which the building is placed in service; if building is open during work, the year substantial rehabilitation test is met The year work is completed; official verification (Part 2) is needed
Process: Part 1 determination of eligibility (if needed)
Part 2 reviewed; Part 3 reviewed; Project certified
File IRS Form 3468
Part 1 determination of non-eligibility (if needed)
Project approved
File IRS Form 3468
Part 1 reviewed by CLG or SHPO;Part 2 reviewed (and project certified) by CLG or SHPO
*No application needed if also claiming 20% federal credit