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An educational workshop in Covington, Kentucky, is set to provide information on how homeowners and developers can qualify for historic tax credits for rehabilitating old homes and buildings. The Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Workshop will take place on Wednesday, November 6, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kenton County Public Library.
The event will feature presentations about the Kentucky Heritage Council’s Site Development Program, which manages state and federal tax incentive programs aimed at preserving historic properties listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
“If you own a historic building or home, you may be eligible for rehabilitation credits,” stated Kaitlin Bryan, Covington Historic Preservation Specialist. She added that properties within a National Register District could receive financial returns on qualifying rehabilitation expenses. Covington has 17 such districts extending from the river to Latonia.
In 2022, Covington collaborated with the Enzweiler Building Institute to create the Covington Academy of Heritage Trades. This initiative aims to train a workforce skilled in restoring and rehabilitating historic structures. The Academy offers 13-week courses combining classroom learning with practical training at a "living lab," located at the old Colonial Inn at 1515 Madison Ave., dating back to 1862.
Recently, grants have supported roof replacement efforts at this site. In August, CAHT received $9,250 from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and $15,000 from the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Foundation in June. Additional funding comes from a federal American Rescue Plan Act allocation.
Bryan noted that sections of the building's fascia were removed by roofing professionals to replicate rosettes and other panel details during refabrication. Construction began on October 28 and once completed, this facility will serve as an educational hub offering hands-on learning experiences in heritage trades.
