Recently, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed legislation renewing and expanding Maine’s New Markets Capital Investment Program and Historic Tax Credit Program. These changes should be welcomed by businesses, nonprofits, and...more
Last week, the South Carolina Department of Revenue issued what’s widely viewed as a taxpayer-friendly ruling that updates its guidance on the state’s popular textile tax credit program. The ruling offers clarity for...more
On May 16, Missouri passed HB 2062 modifying the state’s existing Historic Tax Credit (HTC) program. The bill alters the program in several significant ways. The program will now feature a year-round application cycle,...more
The Virginia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (HRTC) program (see Virginia Code § 58.1-339.2) has played a significant role in stimulating Virginia’s economy and preserving thousands of historic properties throughout the...more
On November 16, 2023, Congressman Mike Turner (R-OH-10) and Mikie Sherill (D-NJ-11) reintroduced the bipartisan Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act (H.R. 6438) (BRTIRA). BRTIRA is designed to provide...more
Real estate developers have long had ample reasons to take on projects involving historic buildings, courtesy of Section 47 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. As amended, Section 47 (the “Code”) provides for a...more
Ohio’s General Assembly recently voted to temporarily double its Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit (OHPTC) award cap and increase, then reduce Ohio’s Opportunity Zone (OZ) Tax Credit cap. For state fiscal years 2023 and...more
What You Need To Know •The Historic Property Reinvestment Program will provide incentive funding for the rehabilitation and preservation of eligible historic properties throughout New Jersey. •Awards under the program...more
Ohio historic preservation and economic development projects may soon receive a large temporary boost from the Ohio General Assembly. Recently passed by the Ohio Senate and now under consideration in the Ohio House, Ohio...more
During the recent session, the Alabama Legislature passed House Bill 281, extending Alabama's historic preservation tax credit (the Credit) for an additional five years through 2027. The Credit began in 2013, has been...more
The 93rd Arkansas General Assembly convened for regular session on January 11th and is expected to adjourn in the next few days. House Bill 1555 (“HB 1555”), which would increase the cap for the Arkansas Historic Tax...more
Property Assessed Clean Energy (“PACE”) has been maturing into a distinct asset class over the last decade. Foley has been involved in PACE since its early days, from highlighting the three early models program developers...more
The New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020, a seven-year, $14 billion package of incentive programs intended to encourage New Jersey job growth, property development and redevelopment, community partnerships, and numerous...more
In 2017 the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1003, which made the Texas Historic Preservation Tax Credit available to state university systems and other state institutions of higher education. Following this change,...more
Governor Hutchinson signed House Bill 1493 which amends the Arkansas Historic Rehabilitation income tax credit. The bill reduces the investment threshold necessary for homeowners to qualify for the Arkansas Historic...more
House Bill 1493 has been introduced to amend the Arkansas historic rehabilitation income tax credit. The bill would reduce the investment threshold necessary for homeowners to qualify for the Arkansas historic...more
Texas insurers may now be able to buy premium tax credits at a discount. In 2013, the 83rd Legislature established the Texas Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program, which allowed for companies engaged in restoration of...more
On July 1, 2017, new laws passed during the 2017 General Assembly session will go into effect in Virginia that may impact you as someone interested in commercial real estate. They run the gamut of issues touching on the real...more
The original Alabama Historic Tax Credit (“HTC”) program was successful in stimulating the redevelopment of aging properties across Alabama, and was particularly recognized for its role in the revitalization of downtown...more
The Virginia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (“HRTC”) Program (Virginia Code § 58.1-339.2) has been a significant factor in the preservation of historic properties and the revitalization of urban centers across the...more
Proposed Landmark Rules Could Make LA Redevelopment More Difficult - Los Angeles City Council Member Jose Huizar has proposed a new set of rules that could make it more difficult for owners of historic properties in Los...more
On April 28, 2016, the Ohio 2020 Tax Policy Study Commission (the “Commission”) held a public hearing on the future of the Ohio historic preservation tax credit (the “OH HTC”). As you may recall, the Ohio biennial budget bill...more
Over the past 40 years, Boston-based WinnDevelopment has turned to a trusted partner in its legal counsel, Murtha Cullina LLP. In the last decade alone, the partnership has resulted in nearly 30 successful adaptive reuse...more
Drive through any downtown in Oklahoma, and you’re bound to see one. A remnant from the community’s history, now boarded up or perhaps just not being used to its full potential. The bones are still there. You can see them,...more
The owners of small commercial properties in Maryland historic districts should take note of the Maryland Sustainable Communities Small Commercial Tax Credit, a new state income tax credit that may be available to them as of...more