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Historic Preservation Tax Credits

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Historic Preservation

Tax credits and exemptions are available to encourage the reuse of historic properties, while retaining historic character-defining features. 

The State Tax Credit, Federal Tax Credit and County Historic Property Tax Exemption programs contribute to the revitalization and preservation of historic properties across the state.

Historic Preservation Tax Credit Programs

The three programs use the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings and the Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. 

Multiple program use is encouraged.

  • State Tax Credit

    Get up to 25% of the qualified rehabilitation expenses for the sensitive rehabilitation of historic buildings.

  • Federal Tax Credit

    Get 20% of the qualifying expenses of your rehabilitation.

  • Property Tax Exemption

    Offers incentives for the sensitive ā€œsubstantial rehabilitationā€ of historic buildings.

Historic Preservation Tax Credit Team

Email Address
shpotaxcredit@iowaeda.com

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