Historic Restoration and Rehabilitation Property Tax Credit

The Commission for Historic Architecture and Preservation (CHAP) is a tax credit for rehabilitations and restorations. It encourages homeowners to improve properties located in historic districts in Baltimore City. Before beginning any renovation, homeowners must submit an application outlining the renovation plan. The project must receive preliminary approval from CHAP Staff before any work begins. Read the tax credit Frequently Asked Questions here.

PROGRAM BENEFIT

This program reduces your property taxes.

ELIGIBILITY & LIMITATIONS

• Your home must be located within a district designated as historic by Baltimore City, a National Register Historic district, or a Landmark District. You can search your property’s address here to determine if it may qualify.
• Improvements must be compatible with local historic preservation standards and have been approved the the Commission prior to work beginning.
• The rehabilitation costs must exceed 25% of the pre-rehabilitation cash value of the property.
• The tax credit applies to City real property taxes only and equals the difference between the City real property tax on the post-improvement full cash value and the City real property tax on the Base year full cash value.
• The tax credit lasts for a period of 10 years, starting with the next assessment beginning after renovation is completed.
• The tax credit can be transferred to subsequent owners within the 10 year period.

PROGRAM CONTACT

Baltimore City’s Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP)
(410) 396-4866
historictaxcredit@baltimorecity.gov
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