Navigating the complex landscape of historic preservation incentives can open transformative opportunities for hoteliers and developers alike. In this session, David Clower will provide a summary overview of the process of using federal and state tax credits to renovate historic hotels or reimagine historic assets as hospitality properties. Drawing from years of experience and case studies, he will share actionable strategies to maximize returns, manage compliance, and unlock creative capital stacks to bring visionary projects to life. Whether you’re restoring a grand dame or breathing new life into a forgotten landmark, this presentation will equip you to turn preservation challenges into catalytic hospitality success.
 

What You Will Learn:
 

How to identify and qualify projects for federal and state historic tax credits
 

Structuring transactions: blending credits, incentives, and other sources of financing
 

Understanding compliance, documentation, and IRS guidelines for hospitality projects
 

Best practices for collaborating with public partners, investors, and design teams
 

Real-world examples of hotels and adaptive reuse projects that have leveraged tax credits for exceptional results