Historic Reinvestment Tax Abatement Refunds

Only specifically designated "Commercial" properties in the National Register Historic District are eligible.

• Eligible work: structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and exterior restoration.
• Cost of eligible repairs and improvements may not be duplicated for any other grant program.
• In-fill buildings are not eligible.
• Cost of eligible repairs and improvements may not be duplicated for any other grant program.
• Refunds the cost of eligible repairs and improvements not to exceed the amount of paid property tax.
• Ex: Paid PT $1,250, Improvements $1,000, Refund $1,000.
• Ex: Paid PT $1,250, Improvements $5,000, Refund $1,250.
• Applications are mailed to eligible properties in January by the office of Economic Development.
• Completed applications are due to the office of Economic Development no later than February 15th.