Louisiana’s Restoration Tax Abatement (RTA) program revitalizes communities by providing up to a 10‑year property tax abatement on renovations and improvements to existing commercial structures and owner‑occupied residences located within designated districts and zones.
Eligibility:
- Available to Louisiana businesses and homeowners with existing structures to be expanded, restored, improved, or developed in qualifying locations, subject to approval by the local governing authority.
- If property taxes have been paid on improvements, the applicant is not eligible to apply for the exemption.
Qualifying Locations:
- Downtown development districts
- Economic development districts (distinct from Economic Development Zones)
- Historic districts (including properties on the National Register of Historic Places)
- Opportunity Zones
Eligible Expenses:
- Building and materials
- Machinery and equipment that becomes an integral part of the structure
- Labor and engineering
Contact:
Travis Rosenberg — Program Administrator, Business Incentive Services
travis.rosenberg@la.gov
225-342-4710
Joyce Metoyer — Program Administrator, Business Incentive Services
joyce.metoyer@la.gov
225-342-0485
For more information, visit Restoration Tax Abatement.