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Maryland Historic Revitalization Tax Credit Program

Embrace the Digital Revolution! The Maryland Historical Trust is bringing the historic revitalization tax credit application process online.

Starting August 7, 2023, historic revitalization tax credit applications for this year's competitive commercial tax credit round, and any federal applications, must be submitted electronically. MHT will accept applications using a secure system via a Microsoft Teams channel. MHT will also accept electronic payments for review fees through a secure payment system. If you are planning on applying for the competitive commercial tax credit, please contact MHT Tax Credit staff at mht.taxcredits@maryland.gov to get started with a Microsoft Teams channel. Updated applications for the competitive commercial program will be available on August 1st, 2023. Instructions for how to submit an electronic application will be posted at the same time.

MHT will transition state small commercial and state homeowner historic revitalization tax credit applications to electronic submissions by November 1, 2023. Stay tuned for news on updated applications and instructions!

The purpose of state and federal preservation tax incentives is to encourage private sector investment in the rehabilitation and re-use of historic buildings and to promote investment in local economies.

If you own a certified historic property in Maryland, you may have the opportunity to earn a state income tax credit on qualified rehabilitation expenditures. Whether you are planning to rehabilitate your primary or secondary residence or a commercial property, there are state incentives that may help. Select a project type for more information.

Homeowner Tax Credits       Competitive Commercial Tax Credits       Small Commercial Tax Credits

For general information about the Historic Revitalization Tax Credit Program or to check the status of your project, contact:

  • Carey L. Jones, Preservation Officer, Tax Credits, at 410-697-9560
  • Dana Marks Halpert, Preservation Officer, Tax Credits, at 410-697-9551
  • Kate Jaffe, Administrator, Preservation Financial Incentives, at 410-697-9537
  • Bonnie Baden, Tax Credit Program Administrative Assistant, at 410-697-9535