Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (20%)

NPS / IRS / WA Dept. of Archaeology & Historic Preservation (DAHP)

Available Home Repair

About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (20%) in its Seattle, WA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

The federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit provides a 20% income tax credit on qualified expenditures for the certified rehabilitation of National Register-listed historic buildings. In Washington, the credit is administered in partnership with DAHP. Owner-occupied residential properties do not qualify; the building must be income-producing (rental, commercial, hotel, etc.) for at least five years after rehabilitation. Work must conform to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.

A $200,000 qualifying rehabilitation generates a $40,000 federal income tax credit, effectively reducing project cost by 20%.

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Key Details

  • 20% federal income tax credit on qualified rehab expenditures
  • Property must be on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Applies to income-producing properties only (NOT owner-occupied residential)
  • Must be held and operated as income-producing for 5+ years post-rehab
  • Administered in WA by DAHP: dahp.wa.gov

How to Apply

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Program phone: 360-586-3065

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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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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (20%) in Seattle, WA?

The Grant Map record states: 20% tax credit on qualified rehabilitation expenditures. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (20%) in Seattle?

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 Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (20%) in Seattle, WA?

Confirm the application route directly with NPS / IRS / WA Dept. of Archaeology & Historic Preservation (DAHP); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 360-586-3065. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.

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