Virginia Guide · Updated April 2026
Virginia's HOMES and HEAR programs ($188M allocated) are awaiting DOE approval. Federal energy credits and utility rebates are available now while state programs launch.
Virginia 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 awaiting DOE approval — $188M allocated
Federal §25C/§25D credits were terminated by OBBB for installs after Dec 31, 2025 — still claimable on your 2025 return for 2025 installations
Virginia Energy Sense portal aggregates utility rebates from Dominion and others
Low property tax rate (0.76%) but no statewide homestead exemption
$94.3M allocated to Virginia. Applications submitted to DOE, awaiting approval. No estimated launch date announced.
Official program page →$94.0M allocated. Same status as HOMES — awaiting DOE approval.
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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