Homebuilders & Residential Developers
Maximize Credits on Every Project You Build
As a homebuilder or residential developer, you have access to substantial federal tax credits that can directly improve your profitability.
Here is what is available
Single-Family & Multifamily Builders (3 stories or less)
Qualify for the 45L Energy Efficient Home Credit - up to $5,000 per dwelling unit - when you meet energy efficiency standards such as Energy Star or Zero Energy Ready Home certification.
Manufactured Home Producers
Claim $1,000 to $2,500 per home based on the energy efficiency criteria your units achieve under the 45L program.
Multifamily & Mixed-Use Developers (4+ stories)
If you are retaining ownership, you are eligible for the 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction and Cost Segregation studies to accelerate depreciation and reduce tax liability.
Builders with In-House Design Teams
Your internal engineering, design, and planning activities may qualify for R&D tax credits - even if you have never considered your work research.
CASE STUDY: Custom Homebuilder
Challenge: A regional custom homebuilder completing 40+ high-end homes annually was unaware of available federal tax credits.
Solution: Legacy Group Consulting conducted energy modeling and certification for the builder projects under the 45L program and identified qualifying R&D activities related to design innovation and construction processes.
Result: $180,000 in 45L credits over two years, plus $95,000 in R&D credits, significantly improving the builder after-tax profitability.
Qualifying R&D Activities for Builders
Activities That May Qualify for R&D Tax Credits
• Engineering of foundational, structural, mechanical, and electrical sub-systems
• Development of construction techniques to improve efficiency and performance
• Value engineering assessments to reduce costs while maintaining design integrity
• Building sub-system design, coordination, and clash detection using BIM or CAD modeling
• Constructability reviews and design problem-solving
Legacy Group Consulting
Strategic tax incentive consulting for businesses that build, develop, and invest. We specialize in identifying federal and state tax credits that strengthen your financial position - partnering with your CPA to deliver results you can trust.
Core Focus Areas: 45L Energy Efficient Home Credit
179D Commercial Building Deduction
Cost Segregation
R&D Tax Credits
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Ready to explore your tax incentive opportunities?
There are significant savings available - many of which go unclaimed each year. Reach out today for a complimentary assessment and discover what you qualify for.