— RESOURCES

Historic Tax Credits

Financial incentives are available at the Federal and State level for preservation and adaptive reuse projects of eligible properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places or in a National Register Historic District.


A 20% Federal income tax credit is available for the rehabilitation of qualifying, historic, income-producing properties. All work must adhere to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.

Additionally, North Carolina allows an additional 15-25% tax credit for income-producing properties and a 15% credit for owner-occupied residential properties.


Contact Jeff Adolfsen in our State Historic Preservation Office for more information on tax credits.

Jeff Adolfsen (919) 814-6572  jeff.adolphsen@dncr.nc.gov   

Professional Directory

Businesses listed here are members of Preservation Durham at the Professional level.

Acanthus Construction – Acanthus specializes in old home renovations and fine carpentry. 


Trinity Design/Build – Trinity Design/Build specializes in full service residential design and construction. Historic Preservation, green building, and eco-friendly interiors are their specialities for additions, whole and partial renovations and new construction.


Riverbank Custom Homes – Riverbank Custom Homes is a full service general contractor offering new home, addition and renovation construction.


Zarazua Painting, Inc. – Zarazua Painting, Inc. is known for providing the Triangle with quality residential and commercial painting services.


Alpine Roofing, Inc. – With over 15 years of experience installing standing seam metal roofs, masterrib roofs, copper roofs, and terne roofs, you can be assured that you have professionals handling significant and critical home projects.


The Rehab Crew – We offer a multitude of services to help buyers, sellers and investors to fulfill their real estate dreams.


Accent Hardwood Flooring – A full service hardwood flooring company serving the Triangle.


Gateway Building Company – A Durham based, full service general contractor specializing in commercial construction.


Talbert Building Supply – We supply a wide range of building products and services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Four Over One Design – A preservation design and consulting business that focuses on the older houses around the Triangle area.


The Kitchen Specialist – Where kitchen design is a fine art.


Minted Spaces – Home staging and styling to prepare your future listings for market.


Trinity Design/Build – Trinity Design/Build specializes in full service residential design and construction. Historic Preservation, green building, and eco-friendly interiors are their specialities for additions, whole and partial renovations and new construction.

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Acme Plumbing and Heating – Serving Durham through 4 generations of the Tilley family since 1947.

Urban Durham Realty – UDR is a full-service real estate company with a focus on the vibrant and diverse neighborhoods throughout Durham.


Inhabit Real Estate – Inhabit is a boutique realty firm powered by passionate, and knowledgeable market experts offering a comprehensive suite of residential & commercial real estate services. We are based in Durham and serve the Triangle.


Zapolski Real Estate, LLC – A privately-owned, fully integrated real estate investment, development and management firm.

Vaguely Reminiscent – Eclectic accessories, jewelry, shoes, clothing, and gifts for all ages.


Durham ID – A cutting-edge lab and innovation space.


MDM Historical Consultants -We document, interpret, evaluate, and report on historic buildings, structures, and landscapes throughout the southeast.


Leland Little Auctions – An auction house that specializes in North Carolina estates and auctions.


Washington Duke Inn – A Durham luxury hotel located on the campus of Duke University.


Measurement Inc – An employee-owned corporation and leading provider of customized educational assessment services for state governments, other testing companies, and various organizations.


Sherwin Williams – The Sherwin-Williams Company delivers the best in paint and coatings products to the world.


The Fruit - The Fruit is a social enterprise occupying the 100 year-old cold storage complex of the Durham Fruit & Produce Co. In 2014 it began a new life as an alternative arts venue, picking up where the Antimall and 305 South left off. The Fruit stands in defiance of downtown gentrification, filling a valuable role in our cultural community.


West 4th - A locally-owned company focused on preserving Durham while also building for Bull City's future

Whether you are looking for a reliable pro to make a quick repair or someone to help you tackle a whole house renovation, you can find quality professionals here. Members in our Professional Directory are local business people – folks we know and see around town. Preservation Durham does not make any guarantee on behalf of the professionals listed here, but we have seen their work and know it to be of good quality.

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