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"Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
The Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program is a competitive grant program administered by the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) that provides tax credits to leverage the private redevelopment of historic buildings throughout Ohio. Targeting for-profit organizations, this program has supported the rehabilitation of more than 997 historic buildings across 96 Ohio communities through 35 application rounds.
Tax credits of up to $5,000,000 support projects that rehabilitate qualifying historic structures in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Applications are accepted bi-annually in March and September. Applicants must file an Intent to Apply and complete a pre-application meeting with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) before submitting an application.
Projects may also combine with the 20% Federal Historic Investment Tax Credit.
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Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit - Ohio History Connection Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit The Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program (OHPTC), administered by the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD), provides a tax credit to leverage the private redevelopment of historic buildings. This is a competitive program that receives applications bi-annually in March and September.
While the ODOD administers the competitive evaluation process and makes final selection decisions on state applications, the role of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is to review the historic rehabilitation component (Parts 1 & 2, also known as Section B—rehabilitation information) of these applications to determine whether the building is a “historic building” and if proposed and completed work complies with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
Projects applying for the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit may also apply for the 20% Federal Historic Investment Tax Credit (FHTC). Please note that aspects of both the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Application and the Federal Historic Preservation Certification Application must be submitted when applying for the combined credit.
Pre-Application Meetings Required All applicants must schedule pre-application meetings with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed rehabilitation and documentation prior to submitting an application. Photographs and floorplans are needed for the meeting, and owners (applicants) are required to participate.
Pre-application meetings must be held at least fifteen days prior to the historic documentation (Parts 1 & 2) deadline for each application round. The deadlines to request a SHPO pre-application meeting for each round are noted in the table below. Applicants are advised to visit the ODOD website for information on pre-application meetings with ODOD.
See link to Frequently Asked Questions . Interested in applying for a tax credit? Click Here.
OHTPC Round 36 OHTPC Round 37 SHPO Pre-App Meeting Request Deadline: Deadline: January 30, 2026 by 5 p. m. EST.
SHPO Pre-App Meeting Request Deadline: July 31, 2026 by 5 p. m. EST.
ODOD Intent to Apply Submission Deadline is February 13, 2026 by 4 p. m. EST and Deadline to Hold SHPO Pre-Application Meeting: February 13, 2026 by 5 p.
m. EST. Must contact SHPO to confirm and finalize the pre-application meeting day and time no later than February 6, 2026 by 5 p.
m. EST. ODOD Intent to Apply Submission Deadline is August 14, 2026 by 4 p.
m. EST and Deadline to Hold SHPO Pre-Application Meeting: August 14, 2026 by 5 p. m.
EST. Must contact SHPO to confirm and finalize the pre-application meeting day and time no later than August 7, 2026 by 5 p. m.
EST. Historic Documentation (Part 1 and 2) Deadline to SHPO: February 27, 2026 by 5 p. m.
EST Historic Documentation (Part 1 and 2) Deadline to SHPO: August 31, 2026 by 5 p. m. EST SHPO Documentation Review Period: February 28 – June 1, 2026 SHPO Documentation Review Period: September 1 – December 1, 2026 ODOD Application/Fee Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026 by 4 p.
m. EST ODOD Application/Fee Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026 by 4 p. m.
EST Development Application Review Period: April 1 – June 1, 2026 Development Application Review Period: October 1 – December 1, 2026 Approved Applications Announced: On or before June 30, 2026 Approved Applications Announced: On or before December 31, 2026 For more information about the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit and to request the Ohio Part 1 & 2 Historic Preservation Certification application forms please contact the Ohio Department of Development: Lisa Brownell , Program Manager Office of Strategic Business Investments Business Services Division
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit organizations other than small businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Grant Program is funded by Ohio Department of Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.