Sarasota County - Get Energy Smart Retrofit Loan Program

City of North Port loan funds have been fully committed and are no longer available to residents.  Residents of Unincorporated Sarasota County will be put on a waiting list and will be notified when their application will be accepted. Sarasota County offers the Get Energy Smart Retrofit Loan Program to residents of Sarasota County and the City of North Port. In order to qualify for a loan, the total household income of the residents of the home must be less than 140% of median income for Sarasota County. Income guidelines are based on the number of people in the home. A full list of eligibility requirements can be found in the program guidelines. Funds can be used for lighting retrofits, Energy Star appliances, insulation, duct repair and sealing, high efficiency air conditioners and heat pumps, solar attic fans, and solar water heaters, and any other items recommended by a home energy auditor. Interested, qualified residents should apply online. Once approved, the applicant must obtain three informal bids or estimates from Participating Contractors, select an auditor, and have an audit performed. Qualified applicants can receive up to a $500 rebate to help with the cost of the audit. Funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.