Utah State Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Utah State Historic Preservation Office / Utah Division of State History
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Utah State Historic Preservation Tax Credit in its Salt Lake City, UT research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Utah provides a state income tax credit of 20% on qualified rehabilitation expenditures for certified historic structures used for residential purposes. The property must be listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and all rehabilitation work must be pre-approved by the Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Combined with the 20% federal credit, owners can offset up to 40% of eligible costs.
Combined federal (20%) and state (20%) credits equal 40% of qualified rehabilitation costs. Non-refundable; must have tax liability. Pre-approval from UT SHPO required before commencing work.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Salt Lake City, UT, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Salt Lake City CDBG Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Up to $50,000 for very low income (≤50% AMI); loans for higher income tiers
- Salt Lake City Minor Repairs Program Up to $1,500
- Salt Lake County CDBG / HOME Housing Rehabilitation Varies by project and income; funded through CDBG and HOME
- Habitat for Humanity Greater SLC, Critical Home Repair (CHiRP) Up to $20,000 in grant funding
Key Details
- Property must be a certified historic structure on or eligible for National Register
- 20% UT state credit + 20% federal credit = up to 40% of qualified costs
- Pre-approval from Utah SHPO required BEFORE starting work
- Non-refundable; must have state and federal tax liability
- UT SHPO: 801-245-7225
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: Rolling, apply through UT SHPO before starting work
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Utah State Historic Preservation Tax Credit in Salt Lake 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 Utah State Historic Preservation Tax Credit in Salt Lake City, UT?
Confirm the application route directly with Utah State Historic Preservation Office / Utah Division of State History; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 801-245-7225. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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