Multifamily Buildings

Georgia’s Home Energy Rebates are now available to multifamily buildings. Multifamily buildings can now apply for Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) to perform whole home energy efficient retrofits or electrical appliance upgrades. For these programs, multifamily buildings are defined as a single building containing at least two dwelling units used for residential purposes. If you are interested in learning more, please fill out our Multifamily Interest Form.

Please note: The Multifamily Program is open to developers, building or property owners, property managers, and contractors associated with multifamily buildings with two or more units. For tenants who are interested in participating, we encourage you to speak to your landlord about seeking approval.

The Multifamily Program limited pilot launches May 30, 2025, and will run through the summer. The limited pilot will be available for select low-income buildings and non-income qualifying buildings, i.e., buildings with no income restrictions. 

Eligibility

Program participation and rebate levels offered by Georgia’s Home Energy Rebates are determined by income. For multifamily buildings, income is assessed on a building-wide basis.

HER for multifamily buildings is available to a wider range of income levels, starting with properties with 50 percent or more households earning less than 80 percent AMI. The HER program is also available to buildings with households earning above 80 percent AMI and no income restrictions. Incentive amounts vary depending on income, the type of upgrades, and modeled energy savings.

HEAR for multifamily buildings is only available to buildings with 50 percent or more households earning less than 150 percent of Area Median Income (AMI).

HER Income Eligibility

Energy SavingsIncome LevelRebate Amount and Incentive Percentage
20 - 34%At least 50% of households with incomes less than 80% AMILesser of $10,000 per dwelling unit or 98% of project cost
At least 50% of households with incomes 80% AMI and greaterLesser of $2,000 or 50% of project cost up to $200,000 per building
35% or greaterAt least 50% of households with incomes less than 80% AMILesser of $16,000 per dwelling unit or 98% of project cost
At least 50% of households with incomes 80% AMI and greaterLesser of $4,000 or 50% of project cost up to $400,000 per building

HEAR Income Eligibility

Income LevelRebate Incentive Percentage
At least 50% of households with incomes less than 80% AMI100% of qualified project cost
At least 50% of households with incomes at or below 80% AMI50% of qualified project cost

Eligible Building Types

  • New Multifamily Construction Projects: Eligible for HEAR rebates
  • Existing Multifamily Construction Projects: Eligible for HER and HEAR rebates

Contractor Requirements

Multifamily buildings interested in Georgia’s Home Energy Rebates must use a program-approved contractor for all HER projects and certain HEAR projects. You can find an approved contractor by searching the contractor network, or you can fill out the Program Contractor Interest Form if you plan to use a contractor outside of the network.

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Application Process

  1. Submit the multifamily interest form.

  2. Undergo pre-screening to discuss your planned project.

    • Schedule time to meet with the program team and provide details of your proposed project.

  3. For large multifamily buildings, complete a pre-inspection.

    • Interested representatives of large multifamily buildings (five units or more) will need to schedule a pre-inspection of their property.

  4. Submit your project plan detailing what your project will include.

    • Submit a written version of your planned project.

  5. Obtain program approval to apply.

    • A member of the program team will approve or disapprove of your project.

  6. Start your application.

    • Set up an account on our online platform and begin work.

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