Buffalo-Cheektowaga Homeowner Rebates & Credits

Up to 50% reduction in assessed value for seniors 65+; income-based sliding scale with max income of $37,399 for full exemption

Must be 65+ and own/occupy primary residence; income limits apply (max $37,399 for Erie County); apply by March 1

Property tax exemption for veterans and surviving spouses; additional deductions for combat and disabled veterans on county, city, town, village, and school taxes

Must be veteran or unmarried surviving spouse; served during defined wartime periods or Cold War era

Up to 50% reduction in assessed value for seniors 65+; sliding scale from 5-50% based on income

Must be 65+ and own/occupy primary residence; income-based sliding scale; apply by Feb 2 2026

Property tax exemption for veterans and unmarried surviving spouses on city, school, and Monroe County taxes

Must be veteran or unmarried surviving spouse; served during defined war/conflict periods

Property tax reduction of 5-50% for disabled homeowners with annual income up to $58,399.

All owners must be disabled (or co-own with spouse/sibling where one is disabled). Income up to $58,399.

Property tax exemption of 5-50% for senior homeowners 65+ with annual income up to $58,399.

Must be 65+ with combined annual income of $58,399 or less. Must own 1-3 family home, condo, or co-op as primary residence.

School Tax Relief exemption reduces property taxes for homeowners with combined household income up to $250,000 (Basic) or $107,300 (Enhanced for 65+).

Must own and occupy as primary residence. Income limits: Basic STAR up to $250,000; Enhanced STAR (65+) up to $110,750 for 2026.

Free personalized guidance for building owners to identify energy-saving opportunities, navigate Local Law 97 compliance, and connect with financing and incentive programs.

Available to all NYC building owners and residents. Provides free advisory services, not direct rebates.

Energy efficiency and weatherization assistance for income-qualified Rochester homeowners

Must be income-qualified Rochester homeowner

Up to $30,000 for geothermal heating/cooling installation ($40,000 for Disadvantaged Community residents). Includes limited-time $5,000 bonus.

Must be Con Edison electric customer in 1-4 unit residential building. Must use participating contractor.

Bonus offer may be time-limited

Up to $10,000 instant discount on air-source heat pump installation for 1-4 unit residential buildings. Contractor applies discount directly to invoice.

Must be Con Edison electric customer in 1-4 unit residential building. Must use participating contractor.

Instant $1,000 rebate on qualified ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heater with up to 120 gallons storage capacity.

Must be Con Edison electric customer. ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heater up to 120 gal. Purchase by Dec 31, 2026.

Available through Dec 31, 2026

$85 rebate for enrolling a qualifying smart thermostat connected to central AC or heat pump. Earn additional $25/year starting year 3.

Must be Con Edison electric customer with qualifying smart thermostat (Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell Home T9/T10, Sensi Touch, etc.).

$400 rebate for natural gas furnace with ECM and 95% AFUE rating; must be installed by licensed contractor

Must be existing National Fuel residential customer upgrading furnace; 95% AFUE with ECM motor required

Applications for 2025 must be postmarked by Mar 31 2026

$50 rebate for Wi-Fi-enabled ENERGY STAR certified smart thermostat

Must be National Fuel residential customer; thermostat must be Wi-Fi and ENERGY STAR certified

$75 rebate for storage tank water heater or $200 for tankless water heater

Must be existing National Fuel residential customer; installed by licensed contractor

Applications for 2025 must be postmarked by Mar 31 2026

Rebates for energy-efficient heating, cooling, insulation, and weatherization for National Grid electric customers in Upstate NY

Must be National Grid electric customer in Upstate NY service territory

Up to $1,250 instant rebate on qualifying heat pump water heater installation

Must be RG&E electric customer; starting Jan 1 2026 available only for 1-4 unit homes

Rebates for replacing existing furnace, boiler, or water heater with eligible heat pump equipment

Must be RG&E electric or combination gas/electric customer; starting Jan 1 2026 only for 1-4 unit homes

Free or reduced-cost energy efficiency upgrades including air sealing, insulation, heat pumps, and heat pump water heaters for income-eligible households (below 80% AMI)

Household income below 80% of area median income; 1-4 unit owner-occupied or renter households in NY

Free or reduced-cost energy efficiency upgrades for income-eligible households (below 80% AMI)

Household income below 80% of area median income; 1-4 unit owner-occupied or renter households in NY