Consumer Protection Notice
Advisory No.: 2024-001 Issued: December 5, 2024, at 08:00 CST. Last Updated: June 3, 2025 at 14:03 CST. Expires: September 3, 2025 at 23:59. CST Version: 1.3
The Home Efficiency Rebate Program (HOMES) has not launched:
- No rebates currently available
- No estimated program launch date
- Be wary of unsolicited contact about this program via phone, email, text, ads, or door-to-door sales
- These offers are likely scams
- Wait for official announcements from the Minnesota Department of Commerce before considering offers or applying
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Overview
The Home Efficiency Rebate program (HOMES) will provide rebates for whole-home energy saving improvements. An energy assessment and household income will determine the rebate amount and eligible projects. Existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings will be eligible. New construction buildings are not eligible for the HOMES rebate.
Home Energy Assessments
You will need an energy assessment before upgrades are installed. This must be done by a qualified contractor. The assessment must use a calibrated energy model consistent with BPI-2400 standards. Upgrades resulting in an estimated energy savings of 20% or more will qualify for rebates.
Please check back for a list of qualified providers before scheduling your home energy assessment.
Rebate Eligibility and Amounts
Minnesota’s HOMES program will prioritize home weatherization upgrades.
Eligible Upgrades
- Air sealing
- Insulation
- Duct sealing
- All general low-cost weatherization strategies (weatherstripping, caulking, sealing window and door trim, etc.)
- ENERGY STAR® certified doors, windows, storm windows, and skylights
- LED light bulbs and lighting fixtures, faucet aerators, and low-flow water fixtures, and ENERGY STAR® qualified thermostats, where applicable
Single Family Rebate Levels
| Modeled Energy Savings | Income Level | Rebate Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 20 - 34% | Below 80% AMI | Lesser of $6,000 or 100% of project cost |
| 20 - 34% | Between 80 - 150% AMI | Lesser of $4,000 or 80% of project cost |
| 20 - 34% | Greater than 150% AMI | Lesser of $2,000 or 50% of project cost |
| 35% or greater | Below 80% AMI | Lesser of $12,000 or 100% of project cost |
| 35% or greater | Between 80 - 150% AMI | Lesser of $8,000 or 80% of project cost |
| 35% or greater | Greater than 150% AMI | Lesser of $4,000 or 50% of project cost |
Multifamily Rebate Levels
| Modeled Energy Savings | Income Level | Rebate Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 20 - 34% | A building with at least 50% of households with incomes less than 80% AMI | Lesser of $6,000 per dwelling unit or 100% of project cost |
| 20 - 34% | A building with at least 50% of households with incomes between 80-150% AMI | Lesser of $4,000 or 80% of project cost |
| 20 - 34% | A building with at least 50% of households with incomes greater than 150% AMI | Lesser of $2,000 or 50% of project cost |
| 35% or greater | A building with at least 50% of households with incomes less than 80% AMI | Lesser of $12,000 or 100% of project cost |
| 35% or greater | A building with at least 50% of households with incomes between 80-150% AMI | Lesser of $8,000 or 80% of project cost |
| 35% or greater | A building with at least 50% of households with incomes greater than 150% AMI | $4,000 per dwelling unit up to $400,000 per building |
A homeowner can access rebates through the Home Efficiency Rebate Program if a project was initiated on or after August 16, 2022, only if the project fulfills all Department of Energy (DOE) and state program requirements. Given the unique requirements of the Home Efficiency Rebate Program and the general complexity of whole-home retrofit projects, we cannot guarantee which projects will be eligible for rebates before programs are operational. Details on program requirements, like approved contractor lists, are not yet available.