Multifamily Housing Rebate Program for Level 2 Charging
Administered by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)
If you own or manage a multifamily property in Tennessee, this rebate can cover 60% of eligible costs for installing Level 2 EV chargers, up to $10,000 per plug at low-income housing developments or in significantly burdened census tracts, and up to $6,000 per plug at other developments. Contact the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to confirm eligibility and learn how to apply.
You can offer multifamily property owners in Tennessee a rebate covering 60% of eligible Level 2 charger project costs, capped at $10,000 per plug for low-income housing or significantly burdened census tracts and $6,000 per plug for all other developments. Customers should confirm eligible costs, application steps, and any equipment or installation requirements with TDEC before starting work.
TDEC administers this rebate using $650,000 from the Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust to support Level 2 charger installations at multifamily housing. Rebates equal 60% of eligible project costs with a per-plug cap of $10,000 for low-income housing developments or those in significantly burdened census tracts, and $6,000 for all others. The program targets multifamily and low-income residents in high-need areas.
Program details
- Program ID
- 22813
- Effective
- 9/8/2026
- Last updated
- 9/9/2026
Eligibility
- Sectors
- multifamily residential low income residential
- Technologies
- level-2 electric vehicle service equipment
Incentive amount
$650,000
Program summary
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) offers a Multifamily Housing Rebate Program, funded with $650,000 from the Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust. This program supports the installation of Level 2 chargers at multifamily housing properties, with a particular focus on high-need areas.
Rebates are subject to two funding caps, determined by low-income housing status and geographic location:
- 60% of total eligible project costs, up to $10,000 per charging plug — for projects at housing developments that meet the low-income housing eligibility criteria or are located in a significantly burdened census tract
- 60% of total eligible project costs, up to $6,000 per charging plug — for all other developments.
Contact & resources
- Contact email
- TDEC.OEP@tn.gov
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
