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Maryland Historical Trust

How to Apply for a State Tax Credit

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The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) accepts all Maryland Historic Revitalization Tax Credit Program applications electronically. Follow the steps below to submit your materials correctly and avoid delays in review. 

Before you begin, make sure you review the application instructions for the program you are interested in:

Apply for a tax credit online

To begin your application submission, request access to the MHT Tax Credit Microsoft Teams Channel.

Request access

Step 1: Request access to the Microsoft Teams channel

All application forms and supporting materials must be submitted through a secure Microsoft Teams channel managed by MHT. Before you begin: 

  1. Complete the Teams Channel Access Request Form.
  2. Within one to two business days, you’ll receive an email invitation to join a private channel on Teams.
  3. Once approved, you can upload all files directly into your assigned folder. 

If you do not receive your invitation within two business days, contact the MHT general tax credit email. 

Step 2: Prepare application materials 

Before uploading, make sure your files are: 

  • In the correct file formats (PDF, Word, or image files such as JPG/PNG)
  • Clearly labeled according to the naming conventions below
  • Complete and legible (scanned documents must be readable at 100% zoom) 

File naming conventions 

Name each file using the following file format standard - PDF 150.2 KB: 

[ProjectName]_[FormType]_[PartNumber]_[Date].pdf 

Examples: 

  • SmithHouse_Application_Part1_2025-02-15.pdf
  • MainStreetBuilding_SupportingDocs_2025-03-01.pdf 

Avoid spaces or special characters (such as &, %, or #) and keep file names concise.

Step 3: Upload files to Microsoft Teams 

  1. Log in to your Microsoft Teams channel.
  2. Open the Files tab.
  3. Upload all forms and supporting documents to your assigned folder.
  4. Double-check that your files have uploaded completely before closing Teams. 

If you need to replace a file, delete the old version and upload the corrected version. Do not rename files after submission. 

Step 4: Confirm submission 

Once your files are uploaded: 

  1. Send an email to your assigned MHT project reviewer or to [email protected] confirming that your application is ready for review.
  2. Include:
    1. Your project name and property address
    2. The type of tax credit (Homeowner, Small Commercial, or Competitive Commercial)
    3. The date you uploaded your files 

MHT will confirm receipt within two to three business days. 

Step 5: Respond to reviewer requests (if needed) 

Your reviewer may contact you for clarifications or additional documents. If revisions are needed, upload the updated files to the same Teams folder and notify your reviewer by email. 

Checking your status 

MHT’s review time varies depending on the type of credit and application volume. 

If you haven’t heard back within six weeks, you may email your reviewer or the MHT general tax credit email. 

Step 6: Keep your records 

Save copies of all application materials and correspondence for your records. After the project is completed, you will use the same Teams folder to submit Part 3 (Final Certification) materials.