Colorado HEAR Rebate: Up to $8,000 at the Counter
Colorado HEAR (High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebates) provides point-of-sale discounts of up to $8,000 for a heat pump, $4,000 for an electrical panel, $1,750 for a heat pump water heater, and $840 for an electric stove, for households earning under 150% of Area Median Income. Unlike a tax credit, the rebate comes off your contractor's invoice at purchase. One thing most pages leave out: HEAR is run by region, and it is not open everywhere right now.
Where HEAR is open right now
Colorado administers HEAR in regional phases, and the status differs across the state. The Front Range (Region 1) stopped accepting new applications on April 28, 2026. The mountain and Western Slope counties (Region 2) remain open. That means a Denver, Boulder, or Fort Collins household cannot currently begin a new HEAR rebate, while a household in an open mountain county can. We will not tell you HEAR is available statewide when it is not -- the calculator checks your ZIP's current status so your plan is built on money that is actually open.
What HEAR covers and how much
HEAR (IRA Section 50122) funds point-of-sale discounts on qualifying electric appliances and upgrades, with a $14,000 household maximum across all measures. The federal maximums for households under 80% AMI:
- Heat pump (HVAC)Up to $8,000
- Heat pump water heaterUp to $1,750
- Electrical panel upgradeUp to $4,000
- Electric stove / rangeUp to $840
- Heat pump clothes dryerUp to $840
- Insulation & weatherizationUp to $1,600
Households between 80% and 150% AMI receive 50% of the amounts shown above.
How the point-of-sale rebate works
HEAR is not a tax credit you claim at year end. The rebate is deducted from your invoice at the time of purchase, so you simply pay less; your HEAR-registered contractor processes the application and is reimbursed by the Colorado Energy Office. That matters for households that cannot front $15,000 to $20,000 for a heat pump and wait months for a refund -- the point-of-sale model is what makes the program reachable.
Check your eligibility and your region
HEAR rebates are processed by contractors registered with the Colorado Energy Office, and availability is still evolving. Start with the calculator below: it checks your income eligibility and your ZIP's current HEAR status in about 60 seconds, so you know whether the program is open for you before you line up a contractor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Colorado HEAR rebate available everywhere in the state?
No -- this is the part most pages get wrong. Colorado runs HEAR by region. The Front Range (Region 1) stopped accepting new applications on April 28, 2026, while the mountain and Western Slope counties (Region 2) remain open. So a Denver-area household cannot currently start a new HEAR rebate, while the same project in an open mountain county can. The calculator checks your ZIP's current HEAR status before counting it.
What income qualifies for Colorado HEAR rebates?
HEAR is open to households earning up to 150% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for their county. The exact dollar threshold depends on your county and household size, so the calculator computes it for your address rather than quoting a single number. Households under 80% AMI receive the maximum amounts; households between 80% and 150% AMI receive 50% of the maximum.
What appliances are covered by HEAR?
HEAR covers a set of electrification upgrades: heat pumps (up to $8,000), heat pump water heaters ($1,750), electrical panel upgrades ($4,000), electric stoves and ranges ($840), heat pump clothes dryers ($840), and insulation and air sealing ($1,600), with a $14,000 household maximum across all measures. Households between 80% and 150% AMI receive 50% of these amounts.
How do HEAR point-of-sale rebates work?
Unlike a tax credit -- where you pay full price upfront and recover money at tax time -- HEAR rebates are deducted from your contractor's invoice at the point of sale, so you pay less immediately. The contractor is reimbursed separately by the Colorado Energy Office. That model is the point: it makes electrification reachable for households that cannot front the full cost.