Virginia Law

A. The amount of the credit shall be determined by multiplying the total amount of eligible rehabilitation expenses incurred in connection with the plan of rehabilitation by 25%. Eligible rehabilitation expenses may include expenses in connection with the rehabilitation that were incurred prior to the start of rehabilitation. Further, eligible rehabilitation expenses may include expenses incurred prior to completion of a formal plan of rehabilitation provided the expenses were incurred in connection with the rehabilitation that was completed.

B. Complete, adequately documented Historic Preservation Certification Application forms must be received by the department within one year after the completion date. Properties that do not meet the criteria for individual listing on the Virginia Landmarks Register must be located in registered historic districts by such date. Taxpayers are cautioned, however, that if Parts 1 and 2 of the Historic Preservation Certification Application forms are not submitted prior to beginning work on the rehabilitation, they proceed with the project at the risk that the building or the rehabilitation project will not be certified.