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Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits

Historic Preservation Tax Credits

Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits

Federal Tax Incentives for Historic Buildings

The Federal historic tax incentives program is jointly administered by the National Park Service (NPS) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in partnership with the State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs). In Michigan, the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office serves as an  applicant's first point of contact for this program.

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Federal Historic Tax Credit news: Historic Preservation Application Submission is fully electronic as of August 15, 2023!

 

As of August 15, 2023, all federal Historic Preservation Certification Applications (HPCAs) must be submitted electronically. This includes new applications submitted to State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) and materials submitted to the National Park Service in response to requests for additional information. This does not affect the application procedure for the Michigan State Historic Preservation Tax Credit. 

Michigan SHPO Requirements for HPCA Electronic Submittal

 

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Federal Historic Tax Credit Forms, Instructions, and Guidance

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What to Know Before You Apply

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

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Federal Tax Credits for Historic Properties

Information and background on the Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credits.

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Federal Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application and Process

A three-part application is required to qualify for the 20% federal historic rehabilitation tax credit. Find the application and explore the process at this link.

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Planning Successful Rehabilitation Projects

A link to the National Park Service web page to learn how to apply the Secretary of the Interior's Standards to common rehabilitation concerns, with additional guidance materials for specific preservation topics.

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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.

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NPS Tax Incentives Home Page

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

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