HEEHRA Rebates
HEEHRA rebates are funded by the federal Inflation Reduction Act, which is overseen by the U.S. Department of Energy and managed by the California Energy Commission (CEC). HEEHRA rebates are only available through HEEHRA-trained, TECH Clean California-certified contractors. TECH Clean California contractors will provide project quotes, reserve incentive funds, perform installations, and guide you through the HEEHRA rebate process. Your rebate will be provided to you as either an instant discount on your invoice or as a reimbursement after the rebate has been processed. Your TECH Clean California contractor can also help identify other available incentives to help reduce the cost of your project.
Single Family HEEHRA Rebates
$45 million in statewide rebates is available now for heat pump equipment to heat and cool single family homes! Income-qualified California residents can receive a HEEHRA rebate of up to $8,000 through TECH Clean California. Single family homes include buildings with four or less units (fourplexes, duplexes, singles), condos, and manufactured or mobile homes. To receive this rebate, you as a customer must:
1. First, check if your income qualifies for a HEEHRA rebate by going to
the HEEHRA Rebates Verification Portal at heehra-incomeportal.com. In the portal, you can quickly check if your household’s annual income qualifies for a HEEHRA rebate by populating the “Check Income Guidelines” section with the county in which your home address resides and the number of people living in your home.
- If your household income is at or below the maximum annual income listed in the “Maximum annual income - $8000 Rebate” box, then you qualify for a HEEHRA rebate of up to $8,000
- If your household income is at or below the maximum annual income listed in the “Maximum annual income - $4000 Rebate” box, then you qualify for a HEEHRA rebate of up to $4,000
- See below for equipment eligibility and other rebate details.
2. If your household income appears to meet the pre-screening threshold, select a TECH Clean California-certified contractor trained in HEEHRA rebates. Find certified contractors at The Switch Is On’s Contractor Finder.
3. Once you have chosen a contractor, go back to the HEEHRA Income Verification Portal and set up an account then follow the steps to verify your income.
The HEEHRA Rebates Verification Portal requires you to enter the email address of your contractor. We highly recommend finding a contractor before qualifying your income. If you do not have a contractor and wish to verify your income, you can enter in your own email address for “contractor email address” and update it later.
4. After you complete the income verification application, you and your contractor will receive an approval or denial notice via email (usually within three days). The approval notice will allow your contractor to start the HEEHRA rebate reservation process.
At any point, you can also login to the HEEHRA Rebates Verification Portal and see the status of your application in your user profile. You will receive status updates via email as well.
Look for the HEEHRA badge when finding a contractor at The Switch is On.
Multifamily HEEHRA Rebates
$35 million in statewide rebates for multifamily projects is available (effective October 8, 2024) for heat pumps for space heating and cooling, heat pump water heaters, cooktops, ranges, ovens, and heat pump clothes dryers, as well as electrical equipment such as electrical panel upgrades and wiring.
Multifamily property owners interested in HEEHRA rebates available through TECH Clean California can submit a quick Application Stage 1 Form to initiate an eligibility review. Multifamily projects, which include five or more income-qualified living units per property, that pass this initial screening will move to the next stage.
The next stage requires submission of a HEEHRA rebate reservation form, including an agreement to the program terms and conditions, to secure the funding.
If you are a multifamily property owner who is interested in finding out more, please apply here:
Who Qualifies?
Single family HEEHRA rebates are available for:
- Owners of a single family home in California (including manufactured or mobile homes and condos) that either reside in the home and are income-qualified or rent the home to an income-qualified household.
- The HEEHRA rebates are based on annual household income. California residents with single family household incomes between 80 percent and 150 percent area median income (AMI) are eligible for up to a $4,000 rebate. Californians with single family household incomes that are less than 80 percent AMI are eligible for up to an $8,000 rebate.
You can check eligibility by using the pre-screening tool on the HEEHRA Income Verification Portal. Income verification is required to qualify for a HEEHRA rebate.
Multifamily HEEHRA rebates are available for:
- Owners of multifamily properties in California, which include five or more residential units and house income-qualified customers.
- Governmental, commercial, or nonprofit organizations carrying out a project for an owner of an eligible multifamily property.
- Low-income multifamily properties are categorized as households with an income that is ≤80 percent AMI and:
- at least 66 percent of occupied living units are at or below 80 percent AMI, where clearly listed on a TECH-HEEHRA approved Federal, State, or Local Deed Restriction/Regulatory Agreement.
OR - at least 66 percent of occupied living units are at or below 80 percent AMI, as verified by individual household income documentation, evidence of Section 8, and/or proxy documentation of categorical eligibility.
- at least 66 percent of occupied living units are at or below 80 percent AMI, where clearly listed on a TECH-HEEHRA approved Federal, State, or Local Deed Restriction/Regulatory Agreement.
- Moderate-income multifamily properties are categorized as households with an income that is ≤150 percent AMI. The moderate-income multifamily properties must be in a Senate Bill 535 disadvantaged community (DAC) and either:
- at least 50 percent of occupied living units are at or below 150 percent AMI, where clearly listed on a TECH-HEEHRA approved Federal, State, or Local Deed Restriction/Regulatory Agreement.
OR - at least 50 percent of occupied living units are at or below 150 percent AMI, as verified by individual household income documentation, evidence of Section 8, and/or proxy documentation of categorical eligibility.
- at least 50 percent of occupied living units are at or below 150 percent AMI, where clearly listed on a TECH-HEEHRA approved Federal, State, or Local Deed Restriction/Regulatory Agreement.
What equipment is eligible for HEEHRA rebates and what are the rebate amounts?
HEEHRA rebate amounts differ based on the type of home (single family home or multifamily property), household income, and equipment.
Income-qualified, single family homeowners will be able to apply for rebates for two-speed or variable speed ENERGY STAR® certified heat pumps for space heating and cooling. Find qualifying equipment here.
- Single family households with an income below 80 percent AMI are eligible for an $8,000 rebate, and
- Single family households with an income between 80 and 150 percent AMI are eligible for a $4,000 rebate.
For multifamily properties that provide homes for income-qualified Californians, rebates for eligible equipment and appliances per multifamily unit range from $700 to $8,000. For low-income multifamily properties, HEEHRA rebates can cover up to 100 percent of eligible project costs, not to exceed $14,000 per residential unit. For moderate income, multifamily properties, HEEHRA rebates can cover up to 50 percent of eligible project costs, not to exceed $14,000 per residential unit.
All multifamily properties receiving HEEHRA funds must comply with California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Prevailing Wage and Public Works Requirements.
See below for a full list of qualified equipment for multifamily projects. Equipment and appliances must be ENERGY STAR® certified unless otherwise indicated.
| Multifamily – Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI)* | |
|---|---|
| Heat Pump for Space Heating and Cooling – Two-Speed (Heat Pump HVAC) | $7,500 |
| Heat Pump for Space Heating and Cooling – Variable Speed (Heat Pump HVAC) | $8,000 |
| Heat Pump Water Heater (Electric to Electric) | $700 |
| In-Unit Heat Pump Water Heater | $1,750 |
| Central Heat Pump Water Heater** | $1,750 per unit served |
| Electric Load Service Center (Electric Panel)** | $4,000 |
| Electric Wiring** | $2,500 |
| Electric Stove, Cooktop, Range, or Oven | $840 |
| Heat Pump Clothes Dryer | $840 |
| Maximum per LMI Multifamily Household | $14,000 |
*Rebates subject to income and program rules and may be subject to change.
**ENERGY STAR® certifications do not exist for these product types. Alternate product eligibility criteria will be provided.
Electrical panel upgrades and wiring for multifamily properties are also eligible for rebates. Additional eligibility criteria will be provided. Since ENERGY STAR® certifications do not exist for multifamily central HVAC heat pumps and multifamily central heat pump water heaters, these products are exempt from the ENERGY STAR® certification requirement. Alternate product eligibility criteria will be provided.
Are HEEHRA rebates allowed retroactively for work performed before the program launch?
No. Equipment purchases, projects sold and/or installations completed before HEEHRA single family rebates became available on November 12, 2024 are not eligible for rebates.
Any person or business offering to submit a program application on your behalf or signs a contract guaranteeing a rebate before the program begins cannot provide rebates for you at this time and is not associated with TECH Clean California, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the State of California, the California Energy Commission (CEC), or the rebate program administrator. If you are concerned that you were lied to or scammed, we encourage you to contact the California Department of Consumer Affairs at www.dca.ca.gov or call 1-800-952-5210, the California Attorney General’s Office at www.oag.ca.gov, the Better Business Bureau at www.bbb.org or your county’s District Attorney’s Office. Please copy our customer support team on these reports at TECH.info@energy-solution.com.
Are there other incentives or financing available to cover my project costs?
A TECH Clean California contractor can help you identify other potential incentives and rebates. HEEHRA rebates may be layered with other TECH Clean California incentives, state, local utility, and equipment rebates, and grants, loans, and tax credits to help cover the cost of equipment and appliance purchases and installation. Available rebates and incentives can be found here.
How do I know if rebates are still available?
We expect rebates to be reserved quickly. The $45 million single family incentive budget is allocated to different regions across California and to different income types. Please see our Incentive Budget Report to see reserved and non-reserved budgets for single family HEEHRA funds by region and incentive type. Only HEEHRA-trained, TECH Clean California-certified contractors can reserve rebates. Therefore, you must work with TECH Clean California-certified contractor and have your income verified to reserve a HEEHRA rebate.
For answers to frequently asked questions about the HEEHRA rebate, visit the CEC’s FAQ page.
Become a TECH Clean California Contractor
Contractors who want to be certified to provide TECH Clean California incentives and HEEHRA rebates can enroll here.
All TECH Clean California-certified contractors will need to complete HEEHRA rebate training and receive a “badge” designation. See the featured badge to the left for an example.
California Customers: Find a TECH Clean California contractor with a HEEHRA rebate designation and learn more about the incentives and rebates available to you at The Switch Is On.
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HEEHRA is an Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)-funded program that is managed by the California Energy Commission. The CEC is distributing the first phase of HEEHRA funds through TECH Clean California.