Ohio Bipartisan Job Stimulus Plan - Historic Preservation Tax Credit

Welcome to the Ohio Historic Preservation Component of the Jobs Stimulus Plan

Round 3 Application Information is Now Available The Department of Development, Urban Development Division is pleased to announce the next application period for the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program. The Department of Development will begin accepting new applications for Historic Preservation Tax Credits on July 1, 2009. To better meet the needs of historic rehabilitation partners throughout the state, the Division has worked with partner agencies, the Ohio Historical Society, and Department of Taxation to make significant improvements to the application process. For general information on Round 3 applications, please click on the documents below. The detailed application worksheet can be found under Resources on the right hand side of the page.

- Click here to read the Press Release
- Click here to read the Round 3 Application Overview

The 2008 Ohio Historic Tax Credit Annual Report documents the tremendous progress the program has made in 2008. From approving 48 new applications to leveraging an estimated $1.1 billion in private and federal tax credit investments; the Ohio Historic Tax Credit program is creating jobs and spurring important economic development initiatives in communities across Ohio.

 - Click to read the 2008 Annual Report










The Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program is a component of the $1.57 billion Jobs Stimulus Package passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Strickland in June 2008. This place-based program provides tax credits for the rehabilitation of historic buildings. These buildings are treasured pieces of our heritage as well as potential economic development engines for communities and main streets throughout our great state. Many times the rehabilitation of these buildings catalyzes the redevelopment of an entire street, core urban neighborhood, or historic downtown.

To date, the program has awarded $202.5 million in tax credits to 89 applicants in 23 different cities, leveraging $1.1 billion in private redevelopment funding. The Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program not only leverages significant private capital, but it also helps communities enhance unique neighborhoods and core downtown areas that will attract talented and creative citizens across Ohio.

The Ohio Department of Development is proud to administer this program in partnership with the Ohio Department of Taxation and Ohio Historic Preservation Office. We are excited to help restore the heritage of our state by investing in our historic regional assets while creating new economic opportunities and improving the quality of life for communities throughout Ohio.

Applications for an additional $17 million FY 2010 projects will be available in early 2009.





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