Currently, the state of New Hampshire has no grants or state tax credits for owners of privately held historic properties. There are some financial resources for owners of historic barns, but at this time, no funding opportunities for owners of historic homes. Note: If your property is income-producing, see our page on Community Landmark Resources
Historic Barn Assessment Grants
Download an application, or contact Beverly Thomas, Program Director, at (603) 224-2281 or bt@nhpreservation.org. You also need to fill out this Farm Reconnaissance Form to complete an application.
These small matching grants cover the cost of a professional assessment and help barn owners by providing "road maps" for repair or re-use. These $400 grants or $250 mini-grants coupled with a property-owner match of $100 or $250 respectively, go towards hiring a barn consultant to inspect the barn, determine its age and key construction features, assesses what's required to stabilize, repair, and reuse the structure. Grant recipients will receive a written report; that can be used as a valuable planning tool that identifies problems, proposes specific preservation strategies, and offers cost estimates for the needed repairs.
Historic Barn Tax Incentive Program
Barn Tax Incentive Packet: A guide to the tax incentive, including the text of the law and an application in PDF format. Contact the Preservation Alliance for more information about this program.
Check to see if your town or city is participating in the program.
A state law, RSA 79-D, creates a mechanism to encourage the preservation of historic New Hampshire barns and other agricultural buildings by authorizing municipalities to grant property tax relief to barn owners who (a) can demonstrate the public benefit of preserving their barns or other historic farm buildings, and (b) agree to maintain their structures throughout the term of a minimum 10-year preservation easement. The deadline for applications is April 15, 2024. Have questions? Email Beverly here.
Do You Own a Historic Home?
While there are currently no financial resources available, the N.H. Preservation Alliance is here to help by answering any questions and providing you with information on resources that can help you reach your goals. Don’t hesitate to contact us!
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