Colorado Guide · Updated April 2026
Colorado has some of the best rebate stacking opportunities in the country. HOMES and HEAR programs are open, and they stack with federal credits and utility rebates.
Colorado homeowners can access federal tax credits, state HOMES/HEAR rebate programs, and local property tax exemptions. Here is the current status of every major program as of April 2026:
Both HOMES and HEAR programs are open and accepting applications in Colorado
Colorado state incentives stack with federal credits and utility rebates
300+ days of sunshine make Colorado a top solar state (note: federal §25D solar credit was terminated by OBBB for installs after Dec 31, 2025 — 2025 filers only)
Income-qualified households get higher HEAR rebate amounts
Colorado HOMES is active. Must use a participating contractor and complete a home energy assessment first. Administered by the Colorado Energy Office.
Official program page →HEAR rebates available for electrification upgrades. Income-qualified households receive higher amounts.
Official program page →Colorado provides state-level guidance on stacking federal tax credits with state rebate programs.
Official program page →IRC §25D (30% solar) and §25C (heat pump, $2,000 cap) were terminated for installs placed in service after December 31, 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21, July 2025). Still claimable on your 2025 return if installation was completed by Dec 31, 2025.
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