Members of the public are invited to attend a historic preservation tax credit workshop Monday, January 13 at 7:00 PM in the Community Room of the C. Burr Artz Public Library at 110 East Patrick Street in Frederick. Attendees will learn about programs that may be available for the rehabilitation of historic properties. The workshop will be hosted by the Maryland Historical Trust, the City of Frederick Planning Department, and the Frederick County Division of Planning and Permitting.
There are programs available at the state, county, and local levels to support the rehabilitation for historic properties. These initiatives offer resources such as grants, tax incentives, and technical assistance to help preserve and restore historic structures whiles maintaining their cultural and architectural significance. Each program has its own set of benefits, restrictions, and requirements, which will be highlighted in the upcoming workshop.
The Maryland Historic Revitalization Tax Credit Program encourages the preservation and rehabilitation of historic properties throughout Maryland by providing 20% tax credits for qualified rehabilitation projects. These tax credits are available to both owner-occupied residences and commercial properties, but all projects must be reviewed and approved by the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) prior to undertaking any work to be eligible. While this state tax credit may be used in conjunction with local historic tax credits, MHT review is independent of local review and may not be waived or substituted for local approval.
Frederick County recently enacted a new Historic Preservation tax credit for properties that have been locally designated by either the County, the City of Frederick, or the Town of New Market. This program allows for a 25% credit on eligible exterior expenditures. Applications for this program are due April 1, 2025.
The City of Frederick’s Historic Preservation Property Tax Credit is available for properties in the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone – either individually or as a district. This program allows for a 25% credit on eligible exterior expenditures. City staff will introduce the new web-based application form available through OpenGov. Applications for this program are due April 1, 2025.
If you need special accommodations for the upcoming workshop, please call 301-600-1831 no later than Wednesday, January 8. Additional questions or concerns may be directed to Christina Martinkosky, Division Manager of Historic Preservation, at CMartinkosky@CityofFrederickMD.gov or 301-600-1831. County residents may contact Amanda Whitmore, Livable Frederick Historic Preservation Planner, at AWhitmore@FrederickCountyMD.gov or 301-600-1147.