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Vermont Downtown and Village Center Tax Credits
Vermont Downtown and Village Center Tax Credits support building rehabilitation, code improvements, and historic preservation in designated centers.
About this program
The Vermont Downtown and Village Center Tax Credit program supports private investment in qualified buildings in designated downtowns, village centers, and neighborhood development areas. Credits may support historic rehabilitation, facade improvements, code improvements, and technology upgrades that improve older commercial and mixed-use buildings. The 2026 application guidelines list a July 1, 2026 application deadline.
Eligibility
Property owners and businesses undertaking eligible rehabilitation or improvement projects in Vermont designated downtowns, village centers, or related designated areas.
Requirements
- Project must be located in an eligible Vermont designated downtown, village center, or qualifying designated area.
- Project must involve eligible building rehabilitation, code improvement, facade, or technology upgrade costs.
- Applicant must submit a complete application by the annual deadline.