Historic Preservation Tax Credit

Administered by Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Pennsylvania

BENEFIT

Negotiated / contact agency

Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

1Restoration of qualified historic structure into income-producing property
2Rehabilitation plan approved by PA Historical and Museum Commission
3Must meet federal standards for historic building rehabilitation

Eligible Project Types

Historic RehabilitationCommercialResidentialMixed Use

STACKING POTENTIAL

Historic Preservation Tax Credit 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 Historic Preservation Tax Credit compliance checklist →

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

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23

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Michigan Community Revitalization Program

Up to $10M · Direct Grant

Michigan Historic Preservation Tax Credit

25% credit · Tax Credit

Michigan Brownfield TIF

Negotiated / contact agency · Tax Increment Financing

Michigan Business Development Program

Up to $10M · Direct Grant

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