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Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement

Louisiana offers up to 10 years of property tax abatement for eligible renovations and improvements to existing structures in qualifying districts.

About this program

The Louisiana Restoration Tax Abatement program encourages rehabilitation and improvement of existing structures in qualifying locations such as downtown development districts, economic development districts, historic districts, and opportunity zones. The program provides an abatement of property taxes on eligible improvements for an initial five-year contract, with a possible five-year renewal if approved.

Eligibility

Louisiana businesses and homeowners with existing structures in qualifying districts may apply for property tax abatement on eligible improvements.

Requirements

  • Property must be an existing structure in a qualifying downtown development district, economic development district, historic district, or opportunity zone.
  • Project must involve eligible expansion, restoration, improvement, or development of the structure.
  • Applicant must receive local governing authority approval.