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 and Guidance on Rehabilitation Standards for Historic Buildings[GD1]
Ensure you have Adobe __ (or newer), and a supported browser such as Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari[GD2] on your computer
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
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 changes are proposed)
contractor quotes for proposed work (and later, invoices for completed work)
If you begin the application process, and need to stop at any point, you may save your current progress as a "draft" and come back to finish it later
At certain points you will be prompted to save the information you have already filled in, before continuing to enter information in the application form
To submit your application, you must pay the application fee through the online portal using either your credit card or electronic banking details for ACH payments; homeowners will only pay one fee at the beginning of the application process, while other applicants may encounter additional fees later on.
All fees are non-refundable
You will receive notification emails generated from the system, or directly from program staff; verify your email settings to make sure these notifications reach your inbox instead of a spam filter
Please do not start work on the project before submitting an application. Previously completed work is ineligible for tax credits.
