Laws and Tax Incentives

Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor Historic Preservation Program (If you live in a historic district or property, certain renovations require Historic District Commission approval. This site includes information on how to determine if a property is historically protected, historic district maps, design guidelines, the renovation approval process, the Historic District Commission, and more)

Chapter 103 of Ann Arbor Ordinances (“Historic Preservation Ordinance”)

Michigan

Michigan and Federal Laws & Statutes (provided by the Michigan Historic Preservation Network; note the MHPN website also contains a “Resource Directory” of architects and contractors)

Michigan Historic Preservation Tax Credits (Before you start a renovation, see if it qualifies for this program, which provides a state income tax credit of up to 25% of qualified rehabilitation expenditures for certified historic resources.)

Federal

Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives (Also see if renovation activities qualify for an additional federal tax credit, up to 20% for the substantial rehabilitation of income-producing historic buildings.)

Federal Historic Preservation Laws and Design Guidelines

A Layperson's Guide to Historic Preservation Law, Juilia H. Miller (National Trust for Historic Preservation)