Georgia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, Owner-Occupied Residential
Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) / Historic Preservation Division
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Georgia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, Owner-Occupied Residential in its Atlanta, GA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Provides a 25% Georgia state income tax credit on qualifying rehabilitation expenses up to $100,000 for owner-occupied principal residences that are locally designated historic or contributing to a local historic district. New for 2026: eligible for homes in local (not just National Register) historic districts. Minimum $25,000 in qualifying expenses required. Work must meet Secretary of the Interior Standards.
Tax credit reduces your Georgia income tax bill by 25 cents per qualifying dollar spent (max $25,000 credit).
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Atlanta, GA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Invest Atlanta, Atlanta Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab $30,000
- Invest Atlanta, Westside Heritage Owner-Occupied Rehab $60,000
- City of Atlanta CDBG Home Repair Program Varies by project
- Fulton County Home Rehabilitation Program (HRP) Up to $25,000 (grant); deferred loan for larger amounts
Key Details
- Home must be in a National/Georgia Register district OR locally designated historic
- Must be your principal owner-occupied residence
- Minimum $25,000 in qualifying rehabilitation expenses
- 25% credit on up to $100,000 in expenses = max $25,000 tax credit
- Apply through NRTigers portal before starting work | Call: 404-679-4840
How to Apply
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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: Applications accepted on rolling basis; work cannot begin until approved
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Georgia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, Owner-Occupied Residential in Atlanta, GA?
The Grant Map record states: 25% credit, capped at $25,000 ($100,000 max qualifying expenses). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Georgia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, Owner-Occupied Residential in Atlanta?
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 Georgia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, Owner-Occupied Residential in Atlanta, GA?
Confirm the application route directly with Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) / Historic Preservation Division; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 404-679-4840. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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