What Is the Electric Stove Credit and How Do I Get It?
Learn how the government's electric stove rebate program works. See how state-level incentives can help income-eligible households save on a new appliance.
The “electric stove credit” is a common name for a rebate program created by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, officially part of the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act (HEEHRA). This initiative is not a tax credit claimed on an annual IRS return but a direct consumer rebate that lowers the upfront cost of new, energy-efficient electric appliances. The program’s goal is to assist households in transitioning from fossil fuel-based appliances to cleaner electric alternatives.
Eligibility Requirements for the Rebate
Participation in the electric stove rebate program is targeted toward low- and moderate-income households. Eligibility is determined by a household’s total annual income relative to the Area Median Income (AMI) where the residence is located. The AMI is a statistic published annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development representing the midpoint income for a specific area.
The program features two distinct tiers of financial assistance. Households with a total annual income below 80% of the local AMI are classified as low-income and may be eligible to have 100% of their appliance and installation costs covered by the rebate, up to the program’s maximum amounts.
A second tier of support is for moderate-income households, defined as those with an annual income between 80% and 150% of the AMI, who can receive a rebate covering up to 50% of their project costs. The program applies to a primary residence, which can be a single-family home or a multifamily building, and is available to both homeowners and renters who meet the income criteria.
Qualifying Appliances and Rebate Amounts
The rebate program covers the purchase of new, high-efficiency electric cooking appliances, including:
- Electric stoves
- Cooktops
- Ranges
- Wall ovens
To qualify, an appliance may need to meet energy efficiency standards, such as being ENERGY STAR certified. Specific requirements are set by the state agency administering the program.
The maximum rebate available for a qualifying electric stove or related cooking appliance is $840. This amount is part of a larger, cumulative cap on all available HEEHRA rebates for a single household.
The total financial assistance a household can receive across all eligible electrification projects is capped at $14,000. This limit includes rebates for other upgrades like heat pump water heaters, electric clothes dryers, and necessary electrical system improvements.
Required Information and Documentation
To apply for the rebate, you must provide proof of your household’s total annual income. This can be substantiated with recent federal tax returns, pay stubs for all working members of the household, or other official income statements.
You will also need to provide proof of address to confirm the appliance was installed at your primary residence. Acceptable documents include a recent utility bill, a valid driver’s license, or a lease agreement that shows your name and the property address.
A detailed purchase receipt or invoice for the qualifying electric appliance is also required. This document must be itemized and clearly display the retailer’s name and address, the purchase date, the specific model number of the appliance, and the total cost paid.
How to Claim the Rebate
The process for claiming the electric stove rebate is managed at the state level, not by the federal government. Each state’s energy office is responsible for designing and implementing its own program, and availability varies significantly. Many states are finalizing their plans, with program launches anticipated in mid-2025 or early 2026.
Rebate availability is dependent on your state’s progress, and some states that launched early may have already paused applications after exhausting initial funds. The first step is to check your state energy office’s official website for the most current information on program status and application procedures.
Once a state’s program is active, the rebate is delivered in one of two ways. It may be a point-of-sale discount applied directly at the time of purchase from a participating retailer, or a post-purchase model where you buy the appliance at full price and then submit an application to receive the rebate as a direct payment.