Connecticut Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program:
The Connecticut State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is offering a historic homes rehabilitation tax credit program to owner-occupied historic properties statewide. While there is no deadline to apply for this program, homeowners are encouraged to apply sooner rather than later.
According to the SHPO, “Up to 30% of the annual $3.1 million dollar allocation will be available for historic homes throughout Connecticut. Previously, the program was only available to homeowners in qualified census tracts. The program is designed to encourage new homeownership and to assist existing homeowners in maintaining or rehabilitating their property. The owner must submit applications to the SHPO for approval prior to the start of rehabilitation work.”
For information on the program and application, please visit http://www.cultureandtourism.org/cct/cwp/view.asp?a=3933&q=302270. Homeowners can also contact Julie Carmelich at 860-256-2762 or julie.carmelich@ct.gov.
Maintenance and Repair Grant Program for Towns and Religious Non-Profits:
In addition, the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation (CTHP) is offering a Maintenance and Repair grant program to towns and religious non-profits listed on the State Register of Historic Places. Pre-applications are due by October 15, 2015. Regular applications are due December 15, 2015.
For more information on this program, please click on http://cttrust.org/cttrust/page/connecticut-trust-grants. To apply, please contact Jane Montanaro, Preservation Services Director, for a
pre-application at JMontanaro@cttrust.org or call 203-562-6312.
Fairfield First Selectman Mike Tetreau said, “I encourage all those eligible for these state programs to apply. It is important to maintain and preserve the history and character of various properties that make our community so unique.”
PHOTO: First Selectman Tetreau and Mike Jehle, Director of the Fairfield Museum and History Center, standing in the historic town green area next to a sign depicting Fairfield's history.