Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Ohio Department of Development
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit in its Cincinnati, OH research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
State tax credit for rehabilitation of historic properties. 25% of qualified rehab costs. 35% for projects in communities under 300,000 population, does NOT apply to Cincinnati (pop. 300K+). Commercial/mixed-use only; pure single-family residential not eligible. Cincinnati's OTR and downtown have strong track record.
Historic property, mixed-use or commercial, not pure single-family
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Cincinnati, OH, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Revive + Thrive Home Repair Loan (Hamilton County) $5,000, $25,000
- Revive + Thrive Home Repair Loan (City of Cincinnati) $5,000, $25,000
- The Port / Hamilton County Landbank Home Repair Up to $15,000
- City of Cincinnati CDBG Housing Repair Services Up to $5,000 per emergency
Key Details
- 25% state tax credit on qualified rehabilitation expenditures
- Applications accepted bi-annually: March and September rounds
- Pure single-family residences are NOT eligible
- Cincinnati's OTR and Downtown are competitive in each round
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: Bi-annual rounds: March and September
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit in Cincinnati, OH?
The Grant Map record states: 25-35% of qualified rehab costs. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit in Cincinnati?
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 Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit in Cincinnati, OH?
Confirm the application route directly with Ohio Department of Development; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 614-466-2480. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Bi-annual rounds: March and September.
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