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Solar Rebate and Solar Grant Programs


Solar Rebate 

Boulder residents and businesses that have installed solar electric or solar thermal (hot water) systems on their property may be eligible for a sales and use tax rebate. The city may rebate approximately 15 percent of the city sales and use tax paid on materials and permits for the solar installation. To be eligible, taxpayers must file a rebate application within 12 months of the city's final inspection.

How do I apply?

To apply for the solar rebate, please complete the following forms:

Mail the completed forms, receipts from your project and a photocopy of your identification (required by the Immigration Affidavit) to:

City of Boulder
Attn: Juliet Bonnell
Solar Rebate Program
PO Box 791, Boulder, CO 80306

If you have questions or need assistance to complete your application, please contact Juliet Bonnell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 303-441-1881.

* An Immigration Affidavit must be completed and returned with all rebate applications.   pdfWhy is this form required?

Solar rebates are subject to funding availability.


 Solar Grant

Funding generated by the solar rebate ordinance is also used to provide grants for the installation of solar electric and solar thermal (hot water) systems on:

  • The facilities of site-based nonprofit organizations;
  • Low or moderate income housing owned by nonprofit organizations; or
  • Individual residences that are part of the city's affordable housing program.

The next application deadline is Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 5 p.m.

Before you apply, please read the Grant Evaluation Criteria for more information on eligibility requirements, terms and criteria. 

How do I apply?

  • Site-based nonprofits or income-qualified housing projects:  pdfApplication 
  • Homeowners in individual affordable housing units: pdfApplication

If you have questions, or need assistance to complete your application, contact Megan Cuzzolino at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 303-441-3452.

Grants are subject to funding availability. 


Homeowners - Elon & Kasandra O'Malia