New funding follows exhausted pilot demand
South Coast AQMD approved $60.2 million in additional GO ZERO heating-incentive funding on October 2. Its program page still says the pilot is paused and no new applications are being accepted. Homeowners should not read the funding announcement as confirmation that they can file a rebate application today.
The expansion follows a $21 million pilot. The agency says multifamily funding was reserved within two weeks and single-family funding ran out in less than six months. The new allocation includes $20 million each for single-family and multifamily rebates, plus $20 million assignable according to demand.
Wait for the actual reopening notice
The release describes most single-family rebates of $500-$1,000, higher $1,000-$2,000 amounts in overburdened communities, and multifamily rebates of $500-$1,000 per unit with a $300,000 property cap. Solar water heating and smaller heat-pump systems join the options. At least 75% of relevant funding remains prioritized for overburdened communities.
Qualified installations on or after September 4, 2026 may be eligible for phase-two funding, but readers still need the updated rules and reopening date. The agency says these will appear on the program page and funding is finite. Check eligibility and installation timing before assuming a purchase will be reimbursed.