Overview
Who can apply to the HHTC program: Homeowners and non-profit housing corporations. The homeowner must be a state of Connecticut taxpayer and at least one unit must be the homeowner’s primary residence.
What types of buildings can the HHTC program be used on:
The home must be used as a living space. Mixed-use properties are not eligible.
Rehabilitation of outbuildings such as barns and garages can be included so
long as the outbuildings contribute to the historical significance of the home
and rehabilitation work is being performed on the main home concurrently.
How to check if a home is eligible: The home must be
listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places either individually,
or as a contributing resource to a district. Enter the address into ConnCRIS (ct.gov) to confirm.
Is the HHTC program a grant: No. a minimum historic rehabilitation
expenditure of $15,000 is required. Homeowners receive a voucher at the end of
the process which may be claimed against their personal income tax liability or
sold to a qualified C-Corporation.
What does rehabilitation mean: This program aims to
preserve the distinctive features, finishes and construction techniques of
historic homes. It is meant to incentivize restoration and repair over
replacement. SHPO uses the National Park Service’s Secretary of the Interior
Standards for Historic Rehabilitation to evaluate all projects.
Is there a place to read what types of projects are eligible
and ineligible: Yes. Please read the user-guide thoroughly. The guide
includes detailed program information, frequently asked questions, and other
resources such as links to rehabilitation contractors.
How to apply: For a step-by-step application guide,
please click on the following:
Who is the contact person for this program: Please email
Erin.Fink@ct.gov or schedule time during
SHPO’s virtual office hours for this program. A link to schedule time to meet
virtually can be found at the end of the user-guide.
Are there other programs available to homeowners through
SHPO. No, not at this time. For profit-developers and owners of 5 or more-unit buildings may take advantage of the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive
or the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit, which are both managed by Julie
Carmelich. Please click on the following link to learn more about SHPO’s other
funding programs:
For statute language, please click on the following: Sec. 10-416. (Formerly Sec. 10-320j). Tax credits for rehabilitation of historic homes.