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Rebate Updates: Incentives Increasing, Tax Credits Ending

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There’s never been a better time to make your home more sustainable! The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department encourages you to take advantage of exciting rebates and incentives, some of which are expiring soon.

Home and Vehicle Electrification

If you've been thinking about going electric at home or on the road, now is the time to act before key federal tax credits expire:

Clean Vehicle Tax Credits for electric vehicles (EVs) end September 30, 2025

  • Up to $7,500 for new or used EVs
  • Stack with Santa Barbara Clean Energy rebates (up to $4,000 to purchase or lease an EV, $4,000 for electrical work, and $600 for a charger)

Home Energy Tax Credits for home electrification end on December 31, 2025

  • Save thousands on heat pump HVAC, heat pump water heaters, solar panels, batteries, and more
  • Combine with Santa Barbara Clean Energy rebates (up to $3,500 for a heat pump water heater and $4,000 for associated electrical work) and fast & free permitting

TECH Clean California Funds Available Now

Single family heat pump HVAC and heat pump water heater incentives are available for California homeowners

Visit RewiringAmerica.org to learn more about federal tax credits, or reach out to Santa Barbara Clean Energy's Home Electrification Advisor service for expert help.

City Storm Water Rebates Increasing

Rebates available through the Sustainable Storm Water Rebate Program are increasing! The program provides incentives for residents and businesses to install storm water capture devices that slow, spread, and sink storm water (rain), helping to reduce flooding, recharge groundwater, and prevent pollution of our creeks and ocean.

Rebates are offered for rain barrels, rain gardens, disconnecting downspouts, and removal of paved areas. Previously the program offered up to $3,000 in rebates - new rebate maximums include:

  • Up to $5,000 for Single Family Residential and Small Multi-Family Residential (1 - 4 dwelling units) projects
  • Up to $15,000 for Commercial and Large Multi-Family Residential (5+ dwelling units) projects

Visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SWRebate to learn more.