Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C)
Internal Revenue Service
About This Program
Note: Congress ended this federal tax credit for installations after December 31, 2025. Projects placed in service by that date can still be claimed on your 2025 federal return (IRS Form 5695).
Federal tax credit for energy-efficient home improvements including heat pumps ($2,000 max), insulation, windows, doors, and HVAC systems. Up to $1,200 annually for most improvements, $2,000 for heat pumps, $3,200 total max per year.
Tax credit varies by improvement type; heat pump maximum shown
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Key Details
- Federal tax credit for efficiency improvements
- Up to $2,000 for heat pumps
- Up to $1,200 annually for insulation, windows, doors
- Available to all homeowners with tax liability
- Annual credit for installations completed by December 31, 2025
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- 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).
- 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: Ended December 31, 2025 (federal law change)
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