Governor DeWine Announces State Support for 37 Historic Preservation Projects

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced more than $86 million in tax credits to support the preservation and revitalization of dozens of historic buildings across the state.

As part of the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program, 37 projects will be awarded to preserve 51 buildings. The projects are expected to leverage approximately $753 million in private investments.

"These buildings honor the legacy of our communities and reflect the character that makes our state unique," said Governor DeWine. "This program supports Ohio's future by creating jobs, attracting new businesses, and revitalizing the areas that need it most."

"Historic preservation is a powerful economic development tool that helps communities unlock the potential of underutilized properties and attract future private investment," said Director Mihlaik. "These tax credits are creating new opportunities for housing, small businesses, and local destinations - bringing new jobs, energizing downtowns, and preserving each community's unique character."

The awarded projects span 12 communities, including Akron, Alliance, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Mansfield, Marietta, Springfield, Toledo, and Youngstown. One community, Springfield Township in Hamilton County, is new to the program this round.

Developers are only issued the tax credit once project construction is complete and all program requirements are verified.

The Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program is administered in partnership with the Ohio History Connection's State Historic Preservation Office. The State Historic Preservation Office determines if a property qualifies as a historic building and that the rehabilitation plans comply with the United States Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.

"Historic rehabilitation programs such as the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit and federal historic tax credits breathe new life into main streets, boost local economies, and protect the environment-with the added bonus of preserving local history," said Diana Welling, State Historic Preservation Officer.

The Ohio Department of Development empowers communities to succeed by investing in Ohio's people, places, and businesses. Learn more about our work at development.ohio.gov.

The Ohio History Connection is a statewide history organization with the mission to spark discovery of Ohio's stories. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization chartered in 1885, the Ohio History Connection carries out history services for Ohio and its citizens focused on preserving and sharing the state's history. This includes housing the State Historic Preservation Office and the official state archives and managing more than 50 sites and museums across Ohio. For more information, go to ohiohistory.org. The Greater Columbus Arts Council and the Columbus Foundation provide support for Ohio History Connection programs.

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