Kansas Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Kansas Historical Society / Kansas Department of Commerce
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Kansas Historic Preservation Tax Credit in its Kansas City, KS research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Kansas offers a 25% state tax credit for qualified rehabilitation of historic homes listed on the National Register or contributing to a registered historic district. Can be combined with 20% federal historic tax credit for total 45% tax savings.
Tax credit equals 25% of qualified rehabilitation costs
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Kansas City, KS, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
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- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- 25% state tax credit on historic rehabilitation
- Home must be on National Register or in historic district
- Maximum $45,000 state credit for residential
- Can combine with 20% federal credit
- Rehabilitation must meet federal standards
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 year-round
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Kansas Historic Preservation Tax Credit in Kansas City, KS?
The Grant Map record states: 25% state tax credit (max $45,000). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Kansas Historic Preservation Tax Credit in Kansas City?
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 Kansas Historic Preservation Tax Credit in Kansas City, KS?
Confirm the application route directly with Kansas Historical Society / Kansas Department of Commerce; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (785) 272-8681. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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