Historic Preservation Tax Credits

Programs and Services

Tax Incentives for Historic Buildings

Historic buildings are tangible links with the past. They help give a community a sense of identity, stability and orientation. The federal and state governments encourage the preservation of historic buildings through various programs including federal and state income tax incentives and grant programs to support the rehabilitation of historic and older buildings.

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Forms, Instructions, and Guidance

Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application

PLEASE NOTE: TPS has issued new Tax Credit Application forms. The new forms have a revision date of 2016 and are available from the program web site at the link above. Begin using the new forms immediately. Old forms are no longer accepted.

Tax Incentives for Historic Buildings

Public Act 38 of 2011 and Public Act 39 of 2011 terminated the state historic preservation tax credit program effective January 1, 2012. The program is no longer available to property owners and no new state tax credit applications are being accepted.

Federal Tax Credits for Historic Properties

Information and forms for the Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credits.

Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program Update, June 22, 2011

Important information about changes to the State of Michigan's Historic Preservation Tax Credit program.

Historical Architects Information Update Form

Architects and Historical Architects - use this form to update your information on our list, or to have us review your credentials for inclusion in the list.

What to Know Before You Apply

A link to the National Park Service Technical Preservation Services web page that discusses what you should know before you apply for a Federal historic preservation tax credit.

NPS Application Instruction and Form

A link to the National Park Service Technical Preservation Services web page for the Historic Preservation Certification Application.

NPS Supplemental Information Guide

Supplemental information from the National Park Service that discusses photograph guidance, drawings, special documentation requirements, and fees relative to submitting a complete Federal Historic Preservation Certification Application.

Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation

A link to the National Park Service Technical Preservation Services web page for the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.

NPS Tax Incentives Home Page

A link to the National Park Service's Tax Incentives for Preserving Historic Properties website.