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Historic Tax Credit Catalyst for Change Study
This report from Place Economics demonstrates quantitatively the catalytic impact that the rehabilitation of historic buildings has on the community made possible with the use of the historic tax credit.
DevelopOhio Economic Incentives Toolkit
This guide from Bricker & Eckler and Argus Growth Consultants outlines the array of tools with which Ohio economic development practitioners can stimulate development to occur in their communities.
The Federal Historic Tax CreditMembers only Login
This document by Heritage Ohio and the National Trust for Historic Preservation presents a number of case studies throughout Ohio that have used federal and state historic tax credits, in order to outline the economic impacts of each project.
New York State Historic Tax CreditsMembers only Login
Julian Adams with the New York State Historic Preservation Office discusses his department's programs for assisting with the rehabilitation of historic property in New York. Adams gives an overview of the tax credits available for residential and...
Georgia Downtown Renaissance ActMembers only Login
The Georgia Downtown Renaissance Act affirms the importance of Georgia’s downtowns by offering state tax incentives for private sector investments within clearly defined downtown boundaries called Renaissance Districts.
The Navy Yard BrochureMembers only Login
The Navy Yard is a mixed-use development comprised of office, retail, industrial, manufacturing, and research facilities. This brochure features the development strategies and financial incentives that helped make it happen.
Nuts and Bolts of NMTCs and HTCs: Should Bond Lawyers Care?
This presentation covers financing structures for NMTC or HTC and tax-exempt bond projects. The authors are Mary Nash Rusher of Hunton & Williams, Peter Duffley of Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, Dick Helde of Dorsey & Whitney, Marshall Philiips of...
Tax Credit Finance Reference Guide
Written in conjunction with Ice Miller LLP, the Tax Credit Finance Reference Guide examines how to effectively apply tax credits to development opportunities, and explains the basics of tax credits and the fundamentals of using these tools. In...
Selected State Historic Tax Credit Programs
This presentation from Kasper Mortgage Capital, LLC provides overview of the historic tax credit programs in eight states. Details include the level of credits available, operating entity, and special features of the programs.
Case Study: The Reserve at 4th and RaceMembers only Login
This case study from Lancaster Pollard presents a multi-family building financing project that combined state and federal historic tax credits, FHA mortgage insurance, and a state asbestos abatement grant. The document provides information on the...