Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (20%)

About This Program

The 20% Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit is available to owners of income-producing certified historic structures for qualified rehabilitation expenditures. Work must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and be reviewed by DC's SHPO and the National Park Service. While primarily used by investors and rental property owners, homeowners with a home office or mixed-use arrangement may qualify for a partial credit.

On $50,000 in qualified rehab expenditures, the 20% credit yields $10,000 in tax savings.

Key Details

• 20% federal tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs
• Property must be a certified historic structure
• Work must meet Secretary of Interior's Standards
• DC SHPO review required – submit Part 1 before starting
• Best for income-producing or mixed-use properties

How to Apply

Deadline: Rolling – submit Part 1/2/3 to DC SHPO before, during, and after work