Focus on Energy, HEAR Rebates (IRA)
Focus on Energy / State of Wisconsin (IRA-funded)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Focus on Energy, HEAR Rebates (IRA) in its Milwaukee, WI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) for low- and moderate-income Wisconsin residents. Below 80% AMI: 100% of project costs up to $14,000. Between 80-150% AMI: 50% of costs up to $14,000. Covers heat pumps, water heaters, electric panels, insulation, and ENERGY STAR appliances.
Income at or below 150% AMI; single-family or multifamily
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Milwaukee, WI, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- STRONG Homes Loan Program Up to $25,000
- TIN Home Rehabilitation Loan Up to $40,000 total ($15,000 forgivable)
- TIN Down Payment Grant Up to $7,000 (CDBG area) or $5,000
- Neighborhood Improvement Project (NIP) Up to $24,500 (free, forgivable loan)
Key Details
- Below 80% AMI: 100% of costs up to $14,000
- 80-150% AMI: 50% of costs up to $14,000
- Covers heat pumps, electric panels, water heaters, appliances
- Available to renters (with landlord participation)
- Contractor-installed rebates launched December 2024
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.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- 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: Year-round, rolling applications
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Focus on Energy, HEAR Rebates (IRA) in Milwaukee, WI?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $14,000 (100% of costs at below 80% AMI). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Focus on Energy, HEAR Rebates (IRA) in Milwaukee?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Focus on Energy, HEAR Rebates (IRA) in Milwaukee, WI?
Confirm the application route directly with Focus on Energy / State of Wisconsin (IRA-funded); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 800-762-7077. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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