Washington State Solar Incentive Program
Washington State Department of Revenue
About This Program
Washington's solar incentive program provided annual payments for solar energy production. The program closed to new applicants in 2020, but existing participants remain eligible for payments through 2030. Federal tax credits remain available.
Program closed to new applicants; estimate reflects legacy program value
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Federal Way, WA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- Program closed to new applicants in 2020
- Existing participants grandfathered through 2030
- Federal solar tax credits still available (30%)
- Consider PSE net metering instead
- Local solar installers offer financing options
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Washington's Solar for All program, funded through the federal Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, brings the benefits of solar to income-qualified residents. It offers no-cost solar installations for income-qualified single-family homeowners and no-cost community or shared solar participation for renters. The Department of Commerce runs it through selected program partners.
Steps to apply
- Confirm you are an income-qualified Washington homeowner (or a renter interested in community solar).
- Visit the Commerce Solar for All page to find the current program partners and how to enroll.
- Contact a participating partner to check eligibility and start enrollment.
- If eligible, the partner arranges the no-cost solar installation.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof of household income to confirm you are income-qualified.
- Proof you own and live in the home.
- A recent electric bill.
- A government-issued photo ID.
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Program closed to new applicants; existing participants grandfathered through June 30, 2030
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