Historic Preservation

Tax Credit Advisor, July 2009: The Historic Tax Credit Coalition, an advocacy group, has crafted a package of proposed legislative changes to the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit program it hopes Congress will pass later this year. The prospects for passage are currently unclear.

Thanks to everyone that made the 2009 Summer Institute a great success! We were blown away by all of the compliments about the quality of the program and networking. I especially want to thank all the great speakers! Its not every day that so many industry leaders and innovators can come together to share ideas and innovations. In such a tough business environment it was inspirational to see how our members are creating new opportunities to close transactions. If you didn’t make out to Vermont here are a few things that you missed…

Governor David Paterson today (7/29) signed into law legislation that improves the New York State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit program.

The National Housing & Rehabilitation Association is pleased to announce that it has made available the PowerPoint presentations displayed during the recent 2009 Summer Institute & Pre-Conference Symposium on New Markets Tax Credits, held July 29 – August 1, 2009 in Woodstock, Vermont.

President Obama has announced his intention to nominate Jon Jarvis as Director of the National Park Service.

The Ohio Department of Development recently announced that it is accepting applications for the third round of its Historic Preservation Tax Credit program as of July 1.

Tax Credit Advisor, May 2009: Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe has signed a bill (HB 1953) creating a state historic rehabilitation tax credit. Arkansas reportedly is the 30th state with a state historic tax credit.

The New York State Senate this week unanimously passed S2960, which strengthens the state’s historic rehabilitation tax credit program. The legislation will expand reinvestment in distressed New York communities and improve the program’s ability to implement cost saves strategies.

Proposed legislation to expand the New York state historic rehabilitation tax credit has passed the Finance Committee and will be sent to the full senate this week, where it is expected to pass.

The National Housing & Rehabilitation Association has made available the PowerPoint presentations displayed during the recent 2009 Spring Developers Forum: A Time of Opportunity, held May 11-12, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, California.

The New Jersey Assembly’s proposed Historic Property Reinvestment Act (A791) recently passed the Assembly’s Environment and Solid Waste Committee by a unanimous vote and is scheduled for hearings with the Appropriations Committee and Senate Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

The Illinois State General Assembly has introduced Senate and House version bills (HB0586 and SB1366) that would create an Illinois state historic rehabilitation tax credit equal to 25% of the costs involved in rehabilitation of eligible historic properties.