Tax Incentives, Recommendations to Consider / Incentive Based Solution
from The 75214 Lakewood Conservation District Deliberation, To implement a Conservation District or Not? Steven Hutto, 6855 Lakewood, 2024.
Tax Incentive Options Explained
Review Option 3 below and the examples on the next two images to see how tax incentives would level the playing field between restoration and tearing down a neglected Historic property.
Note: All those Opting In would be part of the existing CD2 Ordinance, not the proposed CD2 Expansion/CD19.
Resources for Dallas Homeowners
Historic Tax Incentive Information Packet for Applicants
Other Helpful Information:
View the Historic Tax Incentive Program Ordinance (Article XI)
View the Community Meeting Powerpoint discussing changes to the Historic Tax Exemption Program (2015).
Federal and State Preservation Tax Incentives
In addition to tax incentives offered by the City, property owners may be eligible for Federal and State Historic Rehabilitation tax credits. These programs are administered through the Texas Historical Commission.
Click here to learn about Federal and State tax incentives.