Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program

Use this portal to submit your State of Delaware Historic Preservation Tax Credit application forms and to check on the status of ongoing projects.

Helpful Tips:

• Be sure to read the program's Frequently Asked Questions, Guidance on Rehabilitation Standards for Historic Buildings and Guidance for Completing Delaware "HPTC" Applications
• You may use any supported browser such as Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari on your computer. Note that Microsoft Edge works best with this application
• Each of the application forms has its own instructions and tips on what information is needed and how to enter it
• Gather information before starting the application, for example:
  • Names and contact information for the owner and other project contacts
  • The property's National Register Nomination for a description of the building and historical information (contact our office if you need help finding this information)
  • Photographs of the building and of specific areas where work is proposed (and later, of completed work)
  • Architectural plans and drawings (needed for projects where major work changes are proposed)
  • Contractor quotes for proposed work (and later, invoices for completed work)
• If you begin the application process and need to stop, you may save progress as a draft and return later
• At certain points, you will be prompted to save information before continuing
• To submit your application, you must pay the fee through the online portal (via credit card or ACH). Homeowners pay one fee at the beginning; other may have additional fees later
• All fees are non-refundable
• You will receive notification emails (system-generated or from staff). Verify your email settings so notifications don't go to spam.

Do not start work on the project before applying. Work started or completed prior to the certification of the Part 1 and 2 portions of the application are ineligible for tax credits.