Michigan Home Energy Rebates (MiHER / HOMES & HEAR)
Michigan EGLE (IRA-funded)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Michigan Home Energy Rebates (MiHER / HOMES & HEAR) in its Grand Rapids, MI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Michigan's Home Energy Rebates program (MiHER) is backed by $211M in IRA federal funding and offers up to $34,000 in combined rebates through two programs: HOMES (performance-based whole-home retrofit rebates) and HEAR (point-of-sale rebates for heat pumps, water heaters, electrical panels, insulation, and air sealing). Households at or below 80% AMI receive maximum rebates and may qualify for up to 100% project coverage.
HEAR up to $14,000; HOMES based on energy savings. Combined max $34,000. Highest rebates for 80% AMI households.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Grand Rapids, MI, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Grand Rapids Housing Rehabilitation Program $1,000-$24,000 loan; up to 50% forgiven
- Kent County Minor Home Repair Program Grants for essential repairs; co-payment may apply
- Kent County Moderate Home Repair Program Covers repairs over $10,000
- Home Repair Services of Kent County Subsidized repairs; income-scaled pricing
Key Details
- HEAR: up to $14,000 for heat pumps, water heaters, panels, insulation
- HOMES: performance rebates based on whole-home energy savings
- Combined maximum: up to $34,000 per household
- Households at 80% AMI may receive up to 100% project coverage
- Check michigan.gov/egle for application portal and eligibility
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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: Rolling, statewide launch underway in 2025-2026
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Michigan Home Energy Rebates (MiHER / HOMES & HEAR) in Grand Rapids?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Michigan Home Energy Rebates (MiHER / HOMES & HEAR) in Grand Rapids, MI?
Confirm the application route directly with Michigan EGLE (IRA-funded); use the cited source on this page as a starting point. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Rolling, statewide launch underway in 2025-2026.
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