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Short answer: The HOMES and HEAR home energy rebates weren't repealed with the federal tax credits. They're federally funded but run by each state, and as of Oct 13, 2026 we confirmed 7 states taking applications on their official pages. Many others haven't launched or have paused, and California's single-family HEAR funds are waitlisted. HEAR pays up to $14,000 per household for electric upgrades to homes under 150% of area median income. HOMES pays up to $8,000 based on energy savings.
See what applies at your address. Enter your ZIP and the finder shows your state's rebate status and your local utility rebate lookups.
Find rebates by ZIP codeThe two programs in one table
| HEAR (also HEEHRA) | HOMES | |
|---|---|---|
| Pays for | Specific electric upgrades: heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, panels, wiring, insulation, stoves, dryers | Whole-home projects that cut modeled or measured energy use |
| Maximum | $14,000 per household | Up to $8,000 for low-income homes with 35%+ savings |
| Income | Under 150% of area median income only | All incomes; higher rebates under 80% AMI |
| How paid | Usually up front through a registered contractor or store | Through a contractor after modeling or measured results |
| Combine? | Federal rules don't let you use both for the same upgrade. Ask your state about stacking with utility rebates. | |
Sources: U.S. DOE Home Energy Rebates, Rewiring America HEAR, Rewiring America HOMES.
HEAR caps by upgrade
| Upgrade | HEAR max rebate (federal cap) |
|---|---|
| Heat pump for heating and cooling | $8,000 |
| Electric panel upgrade | $4,000 |
| Electric wiring | $2,500 |
| Heat pump water heater | $1,750 |
| Insulation, air sealing and ventilation | $1,600 |
| Electric or induction stove, cooktop or oven | $840 |
| Heat pump clothes dryer | $840 |
| Household total | $14,000 |
Caps from federal program guidance as summarized by Rewiring America; household total from the U.S. Department of Energy. Your state can set lower amounts and its own income rules.
HOMES rebate tiers
| Modeled savings | Most households | Low-income (under 80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|
| 20% to 35% | $2,000 or 50% of cost, whichever is less | $4,000 or 80% of cost |
| 35% or more | $4,000 or 50% of cost | $8,000 or 80% of cost |
Federal guidance as summarized by Rewiring America. States can set different amounts.
Status by state
We checked each state energy office's own page on Oct 13, 2026. Where we couldn't confirm the status from the official page, we say so rather than guess. Statuses change, so click through before you plan a project. Our rebate finder shows the same status for your ZIP, plus utility rebate lookups.
| State | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Alaska | Not available now | Not launched. Alaska's official page says HOMES and HEAR have not launched and no rebates are available, except the New Home Construction Rebate. Official page |
| Arizona | Taking applications | Efficiency Arizona's official site has a live application portal. Official page |
| Arkansas | Not available now | Not launched. The state's requirements are not yet final, per the official page. Official page |
| California | Waitlist / fully reserved | Single-family HEEHRA rebates have been fully reserved statewide since Feb 24, 2026. New requests go on a waitlist. Official page |
| Colorado | Not available now | The single-family HEAR program is closed in both regions (updated Aug 2026). Multifamily and HER rebates are staged for 2026. Official page |
| Connecticut | Not available now | Not launched. The official page says rebates won't be available until the programs launch. Official page |
| Delaware | Not available now | Not launched yet, per the official page. Official page |
| District of Columbia | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Florida | Not available now | Not launched. Florida says HEEHR and HOMES are expected to launch in the future. Official page |
| Georgia | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Hawaii | Not available now | Not yet accepting applications. Hawaii is finishing DOE pre-launch steps. Official page |
| Idaho | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Illinois | Not available now | Illinois says its HEAR program is not available yet. Official page |
| Indiana | Taking applications | The Indiana Energy Saver program is taking applications. Official page |
| Iowa | Not available now | Not available yet, per Iowa's official page. Official page |
| Kansas | Not available now | Kansas Home Rebates are listed as coming soon. Official page |
| Kentucky | Not available now | Kentucky says its Home Energy Rebates are not yet taking applications. Official page |
| Louisiana | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Maine | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Maryland | Not available now | Not launched. Maryland must resubmit its application under DOE's updated rules. Official page |
| Massachusetts | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Michigan | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Minnesota | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Mississippi | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Missouri | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Montana | Not available now | Program design has been paused since Feb 2025, per Montana DEQ. Official page |
| Nebraska | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Nevada | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| New Hampshire | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| New Jersey | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| New Mexico | Taking applications | HEAR rebates are available to income-eligible residents and are rolling out in phases. Not every product is covered yet. Official page |
| New York | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| North Carolina | Taking applications | Energy Saver North Carolina has been open since Jan 16, 2025. Official page |
| North Dakota | Not available now | Neither program has launched, per North Dakota's official page. Official page |
| Ohio | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Oklahoma | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Oregon | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Pennsylvania | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Rhode Island | Taking applications | HEAR launched Sept 17, 2024. HOMES launched Sept 23, 2026, for income-eligible multifamily buildings with 5+ units. Official page |
| South Carolina | Not available now | Not available yet. South Carolina expects to launch in 2026. Official page |
| South Dakota | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Tennessee | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Texas | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Utah | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Vermont | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Virginia | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| Washington | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
| West Virginia | Taking applications | Both HOMES and HEAR launched statewide on Oct 5, 2026. Official page |
| Wisconsin | Taking applications | Focus on Energy says HOMES and HEAR are now available. Official page |
| Wyoming | Not confirmed by us | Check the official page. Official page |
How to apply
- Open your state's official page from the table. Look for an eligibility check or an income calculator.
- For HEAR, find a contractor registered with the state program. The rebate usually comes off the invoice, so the contractor applies with you.
- For HOMES, expect an energy assessment and modeling before work starts.
- Don't start work until you have approval if your state requires it.
- Check your utility's rebate too. See utility energy efficiency rebates.
Guides by upgrade
- Heat pump rebates: up to $8,000 under HEAR.
- Heat pump water heater rebates: up to $1,750.
- Attic insulation and air sealing rebates: up to $1,600, and the backbone of most HOMES projects.
- Low income and in a state that isn't open? The Weatherization Assistance Program is free and runs in every state.
- Thinking about panels? HOMES and HEAR don't cover solar. See what's left for solar after the 30% credit.
- Wondering about tax credits? Read what happened to the 25C credit.
When your state opens, find registered pros among our HVAC contractors, electricians and water heater installers, and ask each one whether they're on the state's list.
Frequently asked questions
Are the HOMES and HEAR rebates still available in 2026?
Yes, in some states. They weren't repealed with the 25C and 25D tax credits. Each state runs its own program, so availability depends on where you live. Several states are open, and many haven't launched or have paused.
Will there be any energy efficiency tax credits in 2026?
Not the main federal ones for homeowners. 25C and 25D ended for work finished after Dec 31, 2025. HOMES and HEAR rebates, state incentives and utility rebates are what's left.
Who qualifies for HEAR rebates?
Households with income under 150% of area median income, in a state whose program is open. Households under 80% can get up to 100% of costs covered, up to the caps. Some states use stricter limits.
Can I get both HOMES and HEAR?
Not for the same upgrade. You may be able to use them for different upgrades, depending on your state. Check with your state energy office.
What makes a home energy rebate program successful?
For you as a homeowner, the practical signs are an open application, a list of registered contractors, clear income rules and rebates paid at the point of sale. Programs with those tend to move fastest.
Sources
- U.S. DOE: Home Energy Rebates
- Rewiring America: Electrification rebates
- Rewiring America: Efficiency rebates
- State energy office pages (linked in the table)
Amounts and statuses were checked Oct 13, 2026. Programs change often, so confirm with the program before you sign a contract. Where we couldn't verify a figure, we say so instead of guessing.
