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North Dakota offers both federal rebate programs through the Department of Commerce: HOMES, open to any income level and starting with a free home energy assessment, and HEAR, for households earning 150% or less of area median income. The state says several thousand dollars are available per household.
HEAR and HOMES in North Dakota
HEAR and HOMES are the federal rebate programs that replaced most of the help from the expired heat pump tax credit. Each state runs its own version. How HEAR and HOMES work nationwide.
| Program | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HEAR (electrification rebates) | Open | HEAR is offered to households earning 150% or less of area median income through the ND Department of Commerce’s Home Energy Rebate Programs (source) |
| HOMES (whole-home efficiency rebates) | Open | North Dakota’s HOMES (Home Optimization and Modernization for Energy Savings) includes a free home energy assessment and is open to any income level (source) |
Heat pump rebates and incentives in North Dakota
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Key requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota Home Energy Rebate Programs (HOMES and HEAR) Open (source) | Several thousand dollars per household, depending on the program and project (federal caps apply: HEAR up to $8,000 for a heat pump) | HOMES: any income level. HEAR: households at or below 150% of AMI | HOMES starts with a free home energy assessment; use a program contractor from the site’s contractor finder |
Example: what a typical household could get
Example: a household at 130% of AMI heating with electric baseboards could use HEAR toward a heat pump: up to 50% of the cost, with the federal $8,000 cap. A higher-income household can’t use HEAR but can still do a HOMES whole-home project, starting with the free assessment. Under DOE’s updated guidance (in effect by September 1, 2026), HEAR can no longer pay to replace gas, oil, or propane equipment; it can still help replace existing electric heating.
How to apply, step by step
- Check your eligibility on ndenergyrebates.gov.
- Start with a free home energy assessment for HOMES.
- Find a participating contractor with the site’s contractor finder.
- Get the approved upgrades installed by that contractor.
Choosing a heat pump for North Dakota’s climate
North Dakota’s winters are long and very cold, so a cold-climate heat pump with backup heat is the realistic setup. Weatherizing first (the HOMES assessment helps) lets the heat pump carry more of the load.
North Dakota heat pump rebate FAQ
Who can use HOMES in North Dakota?
Single-family homes and multifamily units at any income level, starting with a free home energy assessment.
Who qualifies for HEAR in North Dakota?
Households earning 150% or less of the area median income.
Rebates in nearby states
Sources
Programs change often. We verify every figure against the official source listed above; if something looks out of date, let us know.