An educational workshop in Covington, Kentucky, will guide homeowners and developers on qualifying for historic tax credits related to the rehabilitation of old homes and buildings. The Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Workshop is scheduled for November 6 at the Kenton County Public Library. It will include presentations on the Kentucky Heritage Council’s Site Development Program, which manages state and federal tax incentive programs to support the preservation of historic properties listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

Kaitlin Bryan, a Historic Preservation Specialist from Covington, stated: “If you own a historic building or home, you may be eligible for rehabilitation credits.” She noted that many properties in Covington might qualify due to its 17 National Register districts.

In 2022, Covington collaborated with the Enzweiler Building Institute to launch the Covington Academy of Heritage Trades. This initiative aims to develop a workforce skilled in restoring and rehabilitating historic structures. The Academy offers 13-week courses combining classroom instruction with practical training at a "living lab," located at the old Colonial Inn in Latonia.

The Academy has recently secured grants to assist with replacing the roof of this facility. In August, it received $9,250 from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and $15,000 from the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation in June. Additional funding comes from a federal American Rescue Plan Act allocation.

Bryan explained that parts of the building's fascia were removed by contractors to create molds for refabricating panels' details. Construction on a new roof began on October 28 and will transform the building into an educational hub where students can gain hands-on experience in heritage trades.