A Look at the Year Ahead: Navigating Opportunity and Uncertainty in HTC Legislation and Historic Preservation Policy

In the February 2026 Historic Tax Credit Tool Box article of the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits, Cindy Hamilton takes a practical look at what’s ahead for the Historic Tax Credit (HTC) world in 2026. While Congress hasn’t yet rallied around a tax package or moved the HTC Growth and Opportunity Act forward, there’s still steady bipartisan interest—and ongoing advocacy from the HTC Coalition—keeping momentum alive. From possible IRS guidance and Section 106 updates to Historic Preservation Fund uncertainty and agency staffing shifts, the year may feel unsettled, but the message is clear: stay flexible, stay engaged and use this moment to plan, advocate and position your projects for what could be a pivotal stretch ahead. Click below to read the full article.