Vermont: tax incentives, credits and advisors
Vermont's state incentives include Downtown and Village Center credits: 10% historic rehabilitation, 25% facade, 50% code improvement and 50% flood mitigation.
Facts checked 2026-10-26 against the official sources linked below.
Below are the major Vermont incentives we could verify against an official source, grouped by type. This is not an exhaustive list of every state program. Credits flagged Transferable can be sold or assigned to another taxpayer under state rules; see transferable state tax credits. Each row shows the date we last checked it.
Vermont historic and building rehabilitation incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown and village center historic rehabilitation credit | Credit | Owners of federally certified rehabilitations in designated downtowns or village centers | 10% of qualified rehabilitation expenditures | Not stated | Not stated | Active; annual cap | 32 V.S.A. 5930cc; Vermont ACCD, Downtown and Village Center Tax Credits FAQ Last verified 2026-10-26 |
| Downtown and village center facade, code and flood mitigation credits | Credit | Owners of commercial, rental or nonprofit buildings at least 30 years old in designated centers | Facade 25% up to $25,000; code improvements 50% (caps from $12,000 lifts to $100,000 other code work); flood mitigation 50% up to $100,000 | Not stated | Not stated | Active; annual cap | 32 V.S.A. 5930cc Last verified 2026-10-26 |
Vermont housing incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont affordable housing tax credit | Credit | Taxpayers making eligible cash contributions to VHFA-allocated affordable housing projects | Credit claimed each year for five years; $700,000 statewide annual allocation | Not stated | Not stated | Active | VHFA, Vermont Affordable Housing Tax Credit fact sheet Last verified 2026-10-26 |
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Common questions
What Vermont downtown tax credits exist?
A 10% historic rehabilitation credit, a 25% facade credit up to $25,000, 50% code improvement credits and a 50% flood mitigation credit up to $100,000.
Can homeowners use them?
No. ACCD says private residences do not qualify, but rental properties in designated centers can.
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