North Carolina Guide · Updated April 2026
North Carolina's HOMES program is open through DEQ, while HEAR is waitlisted. With strong solar potential and federal credits available, NC homeowners have multiple paths to savings.
North Carolina 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:
North Carolina HOMES program is accepting applications through the DEQ
HEAR program has reached capacity — waitlist is open for the next funding round (expected Q4 2026)
NC is a top-10 solar state with excellent federal credit potential
Property tax rates are relatively low (0.77%) but homestead exemptions still provide meaningful relief for qualifying homeowners
North Carolina HOMES program is accepting applications through the Department of Environmental Quality. Must use approved contractors and demonstrate qualifying energy savings.
Official program page →NC HEAR program has reached capacity. Waitlist is open for the next funding round, expected Q4 2026. Sign up for notifications.
Official program page →North Carolina offers a homestead exclusion for qualifying homeowners aged 65+ or totally disabled. Excludes the greater of $25,000 or 50% of assessed value.
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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