Melbourne, Victoria — 7 August 2026 — Victoria’s Solar Homes Program has introduced a revised household income eligibility threshold for solar panel rebates, with the new limit taking effect from 1 July 2026 as part of the program’s 2026–27 eligibility requirements.
Under the revised settings, Victorian households applying for a solar panel rebate must have a combined household taxable income of no more than $150,000. The previous income threshold was $210,000, making the change a significant adjustment to the eligibility requirements for residential solar support across the state.
The value of the solar panel rebate has not changed under the revised requirements. Eligible Victorian households may continue to receive a rebate of up to $1,400 towards the installation of an eligible solar photovoltaic system. An interest-free loan of up to $1,400 is also available to eligible applicants who select the loan option.
Other Solar Homes Program eligibility conditions remain in place. Owner-occupiers must generally meet the applicable property value requirement, with eligible properties valued below $3 million. Additional requirements apply to previous participation in the program, approved solar products, authorised retailers and installation standards.
Solar Victoria has reported that approximately 55 per cent of previous solar panel rebates were provided to households with combined incomes below $100,000. The agency has also reported that more than 80 per cent of existing Solar Homes Program customers are expected to remain eligible under the revised $150,000 income threshold.
Program participation has continued to grow, with Solar Victoria reporting 512,649 approved applications and 487,488 installations by April and May 2026 reporting periods. Approximately $798 million in rebates had been recorded across the program.
The revised income threshold applies to applications submitted from 1 July 2026 and represents a key change to Victoria’s residential solar rebate eligibility requirements for the 2026–27 financial year.
