Massachusetts Historical Commission

The Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) is a review board for state and federal preservation programs for the United States state of Massachusetts. It consists of 17-member panel of appointed representatives from state and private agencies and is concerned with overview of Massachusetts historic and architectural preservation efforts.^[1]

The MHC was created by the Massachusetts General Court, the state's legislature, in 1963.^[2] It is an independent division overseen by the office of the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, who serves as the chairperson of the commission. The MHC contains technical services, grants and preservation planning divisions and is the home agency of the State Historic Preservation Officer, as well as the office of the State Archaeologist.^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "MHC: About the MHC". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. http://www.sec.state.ma.us/MHC/mhchpp/hppidx.htm. Retrieved 16 January 2010. 
2. ^ "Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 9 Section 26". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/9/9-26.htm. Retrieved 16 January 2010. 

Massachusetts Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

A Brief Description (PDF, 213 KB)

Round 17 Awards (PDF, 29 KB)

Round 18 Awards (PDF, 116 KB)

Round 19 Awards (PDF, 124 KB)

Round 20 Awards (PDF, 184 KB)

The Massachusetts Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit is an exciting addition to the preservation toolkit. Under the program a certified rehabilitation project on an income-producing property is eligible to receive up to 20% of the cost of certified rehabilitation expenditures in state tax credits. There is an annual cap, so there are selection criteria that ensure the funds are distributed to the projects that provide the most public benefit. The MHC certifies the projects and allocates available credits.

Important Note

In order to be considered for allocation of funds, Part I and Part II must be submitted to the MHC by the application deadline. The deadlines each year are: April 30, August 31, and January 15. (Please note that the previous deadline of December 31 has been changed to January 15). Final Regulations 830 CMR 63.38R.1: Massachusetts Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (pdf, 42k)

State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program Historic Preservation Certification Application

Tax Credit Instructions (pdf, 46k)

PART 1 - Evaluation of Significance (pdf, 15k)

PART 2 - Description of Rehabilitation (pdf, 37k)

PART 3 - Request for Certification of Completed Work (pdf, 64k)

Continuation/Amendment Sheet (pdf, 12k)