NM Historic Preservation Tax Credit
NM Historic Preservation Division / IRS
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs NM Historic Preservation Tax Credit in its Albuquerque, NM research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Owners of certified historic structures in New Mexico can claim a 20% federal and 25% state tax credit on qualified rehabilitation expenditures. The property must be listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and all work must be approved by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Combined credits can offset up to 45% of eligible renovation costs.
Combined 45% credit on qualified rehabilitation costs. Non-refundable credits; must have tax liability. Significant paperwork and SHPO approval required.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Albuquerque, NM, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Albuquerque CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Up to $50,000
- Bernalillo County Housing Rehabilitation Program Up to $40,000
- NM Energy$mart Weatherization Assistance Program Up to ~$10,000 in weatherization measures
- New Mexico HEAR Home Electrification & Appliance Rebate Up to $14,000
Key Details
- Property must be a certified historic structure (listed/eligible for National Register)
- 20% federal credit + 25% NM state credit on qualified rehabilitation costs
- All work must be pre-approved by NM State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
- Non-refundable credits, requires federal and state tax liability
- NM SHPO: 505-827-6320
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: 505-827-6320
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling, file with federal and state tax returns
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for NM Historic Preservation Tax Credit in Albuquerque?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for NM Historic Preservation Tax Credit in Albuquerque, NM?
Confirm the application route directly with NM Historic Preservation Division / IRS; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 505-827-6320. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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