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Historic Preservation Tax Credits is a program from the Texas Historical Commission that funds the successful rehabilitation of historic buildings in Texas through both state and federal tax credit incentive programs. The commission administers these credits, providing professional guidance and oversight to potential and current applicants throughout the rehabilitation process.
Property owners and developers who undertake qualifying rehabilitations of certified historic structures can receive tax credits to offset project costs, making preservation economically viable.
The program is part of a broader suite of preservation funding offered by the Texas Historical Commission, which also includes the Texas Preservation Trust Fund for endangered properties, Certified Local Government grants for municipal preservation programs, and the Historic Courthouse Preservation Program for county courthouses across the state.
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Grants, Tax Credits, and Funding | Texas Historical Commission Historic Preservation Tax Credits Historic Preservation Tax Credits include both state and federal incentive programs administered by the Texas Historical Commission that offer tax credits in exchange for successful rehabilitations of historic buildings. Program staff provide professional guidance and oversight to potential and current applicants.
Texas Preservation Trust Fund The Texas Preservation Trust Fund Grant Program offers matching, reimbursable grants for endangered historic properties, archeological properties and collections, and heritage education. Certified Local Government Grants CLG grants provide funding to participating city and county governments to develop and sustain an effective local preservation program critical to preserving local historic resources.
The Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program awards planning grants for the county to produce architectural plans and specifications; construction grants for the county to undertake construction of some kind; and emergency grants to address issues endangering a historic courthouse or its occupants.
Museum Grants and Fundraising The Texas Historical Commission has collected internal and external resources about grant-writing resources and specific grant opportunities for museums.
Additional Funding Sources for Preservation Projects This is a compilation of potential funding sources for historic preservation projects, including for homeowners, businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, religious organizations, rural communities and others.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Property owners and developers in Texas. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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