One Irvine Green Home Grant Program

The One Irvine Green Home Grant Program is an environmental sustainability initiative administered by the City of Irvine, California. Its objective is to promote energy-efficient and environmentally responsible upgrades to older residential properties in the city. The program targets owners of single-family homes and condominiums built in or before 1980, helping them reduce energy consumption and modernize their homes with green infrastructure through financial support. Grants of up to $1,500 are available for a variety of pre-approved sustainability upgrades. These include electric vehicle chargers, solar photovoltaic systems, heat pump-based heating and cooling systems, insulation and window improvements, smart thermostats and irrigation controllers, home battery storage systems, and more. The upgrades must be installed by a licensed, insured contractor who holds a current City of Irvine business license. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by city staff. Eligibility is restricted to owners of record or their legally appointed representatives for qualifying properties. All applicants must agree to the program's terms and conditions, allow for two home inspections (before and after project completion), and submit a completed W-9 form upon approval. Only upgrades that are listed in the program's official guidelines or approved via exception request are eligible. Furthermore, all projects must be fixed installations on the property and may require specific permits under Irvine’s municipal code. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed in the order received, subject to the availability of funding. Grants are reimbursed after upgrades are completed and reviewed through the home inspection process. Applicants should allow four to six weeks after project completion and approval for the issuance of rebate checks. The program does not specify a recurring cycle or formal deadline but will continue until the allocated funding is exhausted. Interested residents are encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure consideration. Questions may be directed to program staff via email at [email protected] or by calling (949) 724-6470.