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Restoration Tax Abatement (RTA) Program

Administered by Louisiana Economic Development (LED) · Louisiana

BENEFIT
Negotiated / contact agency
Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1For businesses that expand, restore, develop or improve existing structures
  • 2Must be in downtown development districts, historic districts, opportunity zones, or economic development districts
  • 310-year abatement of property taxes on improvements
  • 4Covers building/materials costs, machinery, equipment, labor and engineering

Eligible Project Types

CommercialHistoric RehabilitationMixed Use
STACKING POTENTIAL

Restoration Tax Abatement (RTA) Program is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the Restoration Tax Abatement (RTA) Program compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: Louisiana Economic Development (LED) official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23
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