Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit (Commercial/Multifamily)

Ohio Dept. of Development / Ohio History Connection

Available Home Repair

About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit (Commercial/Multifamily) in its Dayton, OH research directory. Directory placement does not confirm current service coverage or eligibility; verify both with the program administrator.

Ohio state tax credit of 35% (for communities under 300,000 population, Dayton qualifies) of qualified rehabilitation expenditures for historically designated buildings. Capped at $5M per project. Annual program funding increased to $75M by July 2025 Ohio budget. Note: single-family owner-occupied residences are NOT eligible, commercial, multifamily rental, and institutional uses qualify. Strong tool for Dayton's historic building stock.

NOT for owner-occupied single-family; commercial/multifamily only

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 Dayton, OH, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:

City of Dayton CDBG Home Repair Program Varies, forgivable loan/grant for critical repairs
Dayton Home Repair Network (DHRN), Universal Application Free critical repairs (varies by organization)
Dayton Home Repair Revolving Loan Program Forgivable 5-year loan, exterior home repairs
City of Dayton Lead & Healthy Homes Grant Free lead hazard remediation (grant)

Key Details

35% credit for Dayton (community under 300,000 population)
Up to $5,000,000 per project
Annual program funding: $75M (increased in 2025 Ohio budget)
Bi-annual competitive rounds: March and September
Single-family owner-occupied homes NOT eligible

How to Apply

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Program phone: 614-466-2480

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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).

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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: Competitive bi-annual rounds, March and September applications

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit (Commercial/Multifamily) in Dayton, OH?

The Grant Map record states: 35% state tax credit on qualified rehab costs (Dayton qualifies). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit (Commercial/Multifamily) in Dayton?

The record carries discovery tags. 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 (Commercial/Multifamily) in Dayton, OH?

Confirm the application route directly with Ohio Dept. of Development / Ohio History Connection; 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: Competitive bi-annual rounds, March and September applications.

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