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Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program

State tax credits for rehabilitating qualified historic buildings, including income-producing properties.

About this program

Delaware's Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program helps preserve and rehabilitate historic buildings. Income-producing projects may receive credits for allowable rehabilitation expenses, and a portion of annual credits is reserved for Downtown Development District projects.

Eligibility

Properties must be listed in the National Register of Historic Places or certified as contributing to a listed historic district, and work must follow preservation standards.

Requirements

  • Submit application through the Historic Preservation Tax Credit online system
  • Receive State Historic Preservation Office review
  • Complete qualifying rehabilitation work