California - Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program
Administered by: TECH Clean California
Quick Summary
California residents earning under 80% of area median income can receive up to $8,000 toward a qualifying heat pump for heating and cooling, while those earning 80–150% AMI receive up to $4,000; as of February 2026, single-family rebates are fully reserved statewide and the program no longer accepts new income verification applications, though waitlisted projects may be eligible if funding becomes available. To apply, verify your household income through the HEEHRA Eligibility Express portal, find a TECH Clean California-certified contractor, and provide your income qualification code to reserve your rebate. Only work with HEEHRA-trained contractors and never provide financial documents directly to avoid scams.
AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026
Program Details
- Program ID
- 22709
- Effective Date
- 10/8/2024
- Last Updated
- 5/7/2025
Eligibility
Program Summary
Note: The Federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) created the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) Program.
The IRA established the main parameters for this program, but allowed the states to customize the program to meet their state-specific needs.
The program is designed to award rebates for purchase of qualifying home electrification equipment and appliances. Residents earning less than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) can receive the full rebate amount, and residents earning between 80% and 150% AMI can receive a partial rebate. See summary below and program website for complete details. As of May 7, 2025, rebate reservations are open in Central and Southern California for income-qualified, single family heat pump HVAC projects. Funding is fully reserved for Northern California single family rebates. Incentives are available to owners of multifamily properties in California which include five or more residential units and are populated by income-qualified residents. Incentives are also available to governmental, commercial, or nonprofit organizations carrying out a project for an owner of an eligible multifamily property. Eligible equipment includes Energy Star certified: Heat pumps for air heating and coolingHeat pump water heatersElectric stoves, cooktops, ranges, or ovensHeat pump clothes dryersElectrical panel upgrades and wiring
Contact & Resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.