How to Submit an Electrify Santa Monica Rebate Application

THE ELECTRIFY SANTA MONICA REBATE PROGRAM IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN EXHAUSTED.

We are excited to work with residents who have taken advantage of the program to electrify their homes and lives. We look forward to reaching more residents with electrification rebates as additional funding becomes available. 

For questions please contact either Peter Roquemore, peter.roquemore@santamonica.gov, or Elias Platte-Bermeo, elias.platte-bermeo@santamonica.gov.

We are excited to offer rebates that will help you to electrify your daily life and live more sustainably. Electrifying is one of the most impactful steps you can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in and outside of your home. The City is supporting existing building electrification by offering rebates on electric appliances such as heat pump HVAC systems, heat pump water heaters, heat pump clothes dryers, induction cooktops, electrical panel upgrades, e-bikes and electric vehicle chargers through the Electrify Santa Monica rebate program.  

Higher rebate amounts are available for qualifying low-income residents to switch out gas equipment for new all-electric equipment. To learn about low-income rebate eligibility, click here.

Each applicant is eligible for one rebate per appliance type per address, allowing you to get money back on a range of upgrades. You can view available Electrify Santa Monica rebates here.  

For information on state and federal incentives for electrification projects, which can be stacked with Electrify Santa Monica, click here.  

Not sure if you should make the switch to an all-electric appliance? To learn more about the benefits of making the switch to all-electric appliances in your home, visit Switchison.org. 

Applications will be accepted until rebate funds are exhausted.  

If you are installing a heat pump water heater or heat pump HVAC, please note that applications are open as of September 6, 2023 for the TECH Clean California Program, which is offering substantially higher rebates than the City's program. Find out more here. 


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*REBATES ARE CURRENTLY PAUSED AS FUNDING AS BEEN EXHAUSTED*
Please follow the steps below to apply for your rebate 

  1. Complete the application

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    To complete the application, please fill out this form.

    For additional program details and rebate amounts, click here.

  2. Receive confirmation of rebate award and next steps

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    Staff will review your rebate application and contact you via e-mail with confirmation of your rebate award. Once you receive confirmation that your Electrify Santa Monica application has been approved, you must take the following steps:

    If you applied for a rebate for a heat pump HVAC, heat pump water heater, electrical panel upgrade, induction stove, heat pump clothes dryer, or EV charging station, you must work with a licensed contractor with a Santa Monica Business license to complete the permitting and installation process. Please submit proof of a permit application (your assigned permit number) within six weeks of your rebate award confirmation.  

    If you applied for a rebate for an e-bike or portable induction hob, no permit or inspection is required. Please submit proof of purchase within four weeks of your rebate award confirmation.  

  3. Inspection

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    If a permit is required for your project, your contractor will need to schedule an inspection with the Building & Safety Division after the project has been completed. If you experience delays in receiving your permit, please reach out to buildingandsafety@santamonica.gov with your permit number.  

  4. Submit documents to receive your rebate

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    Once you have completed your purchase or your project has been installed and the final inspection is complete, please submit the following documents to receive your rebate:

    • Proof of payment for equipment (paid invoice)
    • Proof of final inspection (if applicable)  

  5. Receive your rebate check

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    The City will confirm that all documentation has been received and then will issue the rebate check to the designated payee. Please allow 2-6 weeks for your rebate check to be issued. Payee will receive a Form 1099-MISC if the rebate amount given is more than $600.