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Working for a Florida Historic Tax Credit
House Bill 499 and its companion Senate Bill 288 provide Florida with a proven tax incentive to protect historic places, strengthen community and
support economic development
About the Tax Credit:
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  • Called the Main Street Historic Tourism and Revitalization Act, this bill creates a Florida historic tax credit, helps revitalize Florida Main Street communities, supports heritage tourism, creates good paying jobs and brings vacant and underused historic buildings back to life. 

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Florida Trust CEO Melissa Wyllie discusses the tax credit with 2022 House Sponsor Michelle Salzman.

  • The Main Street Historic Tourism and Revitalization Act is filed as House Bill 499 and Senate Bill 288. It provides a tax credit of up to 20 percent of total eligible costs for rehabilitation of a certified historic structure and a tax credit of up to 30 percent of total eligible costs for rehabilitation of a certified historic structure that is physically located within the official district boundaries of an active, certified Florida Main Street community.

  • Tax credits have proven to be effective tools for revitalizing historic places, providing affordable housing and supporting economic development.

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