Tax Incentives for Preserving Historic Properties
The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program encourages private sector investment in the rehabilitation and re-use of historic buildings. It creates jobs and is one of the nation's most successful and cost-effective community revitalization programs. It has leveraged $131.73 billion in private investment to preserve more than 49,000 historic properties since 1976. The National Park Service, through its Technical Preservation Services division, and the Internal Revenue Service administer the program in partnership with State Historic Preservation Offices.
NPS Issues Reports Highlighting Success of Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program (February 28, 2024)
As of August 15, 2023, Historic Preservation Certification Application submission and review are fully electronic. Hard copy applications are no longer accepted.
All applications submitted to SHPOs and materials submitted to the NPS in response to requests for additional information must be submitted electronically. All applications must use the current application forms and instructions dated "(Rev. 6/2023)."
Banner photo: Cook County Hospital Administration Building, Chicago, Illinois, Dave Burk, SOM; Courtesy Murphy Real Estate Services