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Ref to the Com on Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-03-27

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This bill creates a state tax credit equal to 40% of qualified rehabilitation expenditures for companies that restore historic corporate campuses in North Carolina. To qualify, a project must involve at least $10 million in rehab spending on a historic structure that was formerly a corporate headquarters, sits on at least 20 acres, has been mostly vacant for two years, and is subject to a preservation agreement.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this credit incentivizes the restoration of abandoned historic buildings, which removes eyesores, preserves North Carolina's architectural heritage, and can spur economic development and job creation in communities.
• •The 40% credit makes large rehabilitation projects financially feasible for developers and businesses that might otherwise leave these properties vacant or demolished.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may contend that the $10 million minimum expenditure threshold limits benefits to only large projects, potentially concentrating incentives among wealthy developers.
• •They might also question whether public tax dollars should subsidize private corporate projects, and whether the 40% credit represents an appropriate use of state revenue compared to other priorities.