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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.

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

How do I apply?

• The Solar Grant application form is being revised, please check back in August 2013 for the new application form.
• The next Solar Grant funding cycle will take place in fall 2013; an exact application deadline will be posted in August 2013.

    If you have questions, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 303-441-3452.

    Grants are subject to funding availability. 


    Homeowners - Elon & Kasandra O'Malia