Eligible Work
ELIGIBLE
Approved exterior storm windows, doors
Chimney flue lining and repairs
Exterior painting
Exterior french drains and potentially other drainage issues if affecting structural integrity
Gutter replacement
One-time termite infestation treatment
Repairing architectural trim or ornament
Repairing roofs
Replacing roofs in-kind
Repairing windows
Repairing and maintaining outbuildings such as barns and garages
Repointing brick or stone foundations or chimneys (does not apply to walls that have never been pointed, i.e. dry-laid brick and stone walls)
Restoring a documented feature such as a dormer or porch that was previously altered or removed
Uncovering or repairing original siding
NOT ELIGIBLE
Additions
Annual or routine termite control
Cleaning: windows, chimney, gutters, siding except for painting preparation
Driveway and sidewalk repairs unless they have historic significance
Electrical work
Equipment or tool purchases
Interior work of any kind
Installation of new non-historic features
Interior fireplace repairs or chimney cleaning
Landscaping, yard work
New construction
Permit fees
Professional services (architects, color consultants, engineers)
Replacing windows or doors except in rare circumstances with HPC approval
Snow and ice removal
Tree removal or tree services (unless the tree touches the house or threatens structural integrity)
Value of owners’ project time
Work completed without a required HAWP
Criteria for eligible work
Work eligible for the Tax Credit must meet all of the following criteria:
1. All proposed work is exterior in nature
2. All proposed work was performed by a licensed contractor
3. All proposed work must be certified by the Historic Preservation Commission as contributing to the restoration or preservation of sites listed on the Master Plan for Historic Preservation either individually or within an historic district:
a. Proposed work requiring a Historic Area Work Permit (HAWP) must have received prior Historic Preservation Commission approval; OR
b. Proposed work entailing ordinary maintenance must exceed $1000 in expense and be subsequently certified as being consistent with the purposes of Chapter 24A, the County’s historic preservation ordinance, at the time the HPC reviews the tax credit application.
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