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U.S. Department of Energy

Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebates (HOMES Program)

BenefitEnergy AssistanceRecurringRolling

What it may cover

$8K

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

The HOMES (Home Owner Managing Energy Savings) Rebate Program provides rebates to homeowners who make whole-home energy efficiency upgrades. The rebate amount is based on modeled or measured energy savings and household income. Low- and moderate-income households can receive higher rebate amounts. Rebates are administered through state energy offices.

Help paying heating, cooling, or past-due utility bills, often paid directly to the utility company.

If you have a shutoff notice, mention it when you apply. Crisis applications are often handled faster.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/6 confirmed

Do you own or rent the home to be weatherized?
Household income must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income for the full rebate; 80%–150% AMI for a 50% rebate?
Do you hire a qualified contractor certified under the relevant DOE Home Energy Rebates program in your state?
Do you install qualifying home energy upgrades: insulation, air sealing, heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, electric stoves, electric wiring upgrades, or weatherization?
Program is administered by states — check your state energy office for availability, as rollout varies by state?
Each home is eligible once per measure type?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1Application submitted to your state energy office or designated program administrator (find at energy.gov/save)
2Contractor invoice showing qualifying work completed, cost breakdown, and contractor certification number
3Proof of household income: most recent federal tax return (Form 1040) or other income documentation
4Proof of homeownership and primary residency (deed, mortgage statement, or property tax bill)
5Before/after energy audit or assessment if required by your state program
6Equipment specification sheets showing qualifying efficiency ratings (ENERGY STAR or DOE criteria)

How to apply

Most applications take about 30 days to process after submission.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the community action agency that handles Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebates (HOMES Program).
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

U.S. Department of Energy / State Energy Offices

Energy Audits for Low-Income Households

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Green and Resilient Retrofit Program

See details for your state

U.S. Department of Energy

Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebates (HOMES Program)

BenefitEnergy AssistanceRecurringRolling

What it may cover

$8K

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Help paying heating, cooling, or past-due utility bills, often paid directly to the utility company.

If you have a shutoff notice, mention it when you apply. Crisis applications are often handled faster.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/6 confirmed

Do you own or rent the home to be weatherized?
Household income must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income for the full rebate; 80%–150% AMI for a 50% rebate?
Do you hire a qualified contractor certified under the relevant DOE Home Energy Rebates program in your state?
Do you install qualifying home energy upgrades: insulation, air sealing, heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, electric stoves, electric wiring upgrades, or weatherization?
Program is administered by states — check your state energy office for availability, as rollout varies by state?
Each home is eligible once per measure type?

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1Application submitted to your state energy office or designated program administrator (find at energy.gov/save)
2Contractor invoice showing qualifying work completed, cost breakdown, and contractor certification number
3Proof of household income: most recent federal tax return (Form 1040) or other income documentation
4Proof of homeownership and primary residency (deed, mortgage statement, or property tax bill)
5Before/after energy audit or assessment if required by your state program
6Equipment specification sheets showing qualifying efficiency ratings (ENERGY STAR or DOE criteria)

How to apply

Most applications take about 30 days to process after submission.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the community action agency that handles Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebates (HOMES Program).
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

U.S. Department of Energy

DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

U.S. Department of Energy / State Energy Offices

Energy Audits for Low-Income Households

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Green and Resilient Retrofit Program