Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit (Commercial/Multifamily)

Ohio Department of Development / Ohio History Connection

Available Home Repair

About This Program

Ohio state tax credit of 25% (or 35% in communities under 300,000 population) of qualified rehabilitation expenditures for historically designated buildings. Capped at $5M per project. Annual program funding increased to $75M by July 2025 Ohio budget. Note: single-family owner-occupied residences are NOT eligible, commercial, multifamily rental, and institutional uses qualify. Cleveland investors take note.

NOT for single-family owner-occupied; commercial/multifamily only

Key Details

  • 25% credit (35% in communities under 300,000 residents, applies to Cleveland)
  • Up to $5,000,000 per project
  • Annual program funding: $75M (increased by 2025 Ohio budget)
  • Competitive bi-annual rounds: March and September applications
  • Single-family owner-occupied homes are NOT eligible
  • Eligible: commercial, multifamily rental, institutional, historic buildings

How to Apply

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614-466-2480

Deadline: Competitive bi-annual rounds (March and September)

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