California benefits & incentives
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Showing 107 of 107 programs
City Plants / City of Los Angeles
Up to seven free shade trees delivered for private-property planting, plus a separate street-tree pathway.
Up to seven free shade trees delivered for yard planting
Available in Los Angeles
Last verified Sep 7, 2026
View programLos Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Free and discounted transit rides for qualifying Los Angeles County residents.
Unlimited free rides for 90 days after approval, then 20 free regional rides each month
Available in Los Angeles County
Last verified Sep 7, 2026
View programLos Angeles Department of Water and Power
Per-square-foot rebates for qualifying attic batt or roll insulation at an LADWP-served home.
$0.50 per sq ft above R-19, or $0.30 per sq ft on the qualifying R-19-or-below pathway
Available to eligible LADWP customers
Last verified Sep 7, 2026
View programLos Angeles Department of Water and Power
One LADWP umbrella rebate for listed residential efficiency measures, not a separate program per product.
Up to $2,500
Available to eligible LADWP customers
Last verified Sep 7, 2026
View programLos Angeles Department of Water and Power
One marketplace rebate path for listed ENERGY STAR or CEC-rated home products, including Cool LA AC adders.
Up to $100
Available to eligible LADWP customers
Last verified Sep 7, 2026
View programLos Angeles Department of Water and Power
Free front-yard landscape design and construction for qualifying single-family homes in disadvantaged communities.
Free landscape design and construction if you qualify
Service area needs to be confirmed
Last verified Sep 7, 2026
View programLos Angeles Department of Water and Power
Prepaid-card incentives for LADWP customers who enroll a qualifying connected thermostat in demand response.
Up to $145
Available to eligible LADWP customers
Last verified Sep 7, 2026
View programLos Angeles Department of Water and Power
Rebate for a home EV charger and installation on an LADWP residential account.
Up to $1,500
Available to eligible LADWP customers
Last verified Sep 7, 2026
View programLos Angeles Department of Water and Power
Residential turf replacement at $5 per square foot through SoCal Water$mart, with required project pre-approval.
Up to $25,000
Service area needs to be confirmed
Last verified Sep 7, 2026
View programLos Angeles Department of Water and Power
Rebate for a qualifying used EV or plug-in hybrid at a permanent residence served by LADWP electricity.
Up to $4,000
Available to eligible LADWP customers
Last verified Sep 7, 2026
View programLos Angeles Housing Department
Up to $5,000 in no-cost modifications or repairs for qualifying City of Los Angeles homeowners.
Up to $5,000
Available in Los Angeles
Last verified Sep 7, 2026
View programSouth Coast Air Quality Management District
Up to $12,000 to replace a qualifying older vehicle, or choose an e-bike or transit-card alternative.
Up to $12,000
Service area needs to be confirmed
Last verified Sep 7, 2026
View programSouth Coast Air Quality Management District
Rebate for new battery-electric lawn and garden equipment when a working gas equivalent is surrendered.
Up to $250
Service area needs to be confirmed
Last verified Sep 7, 2026
View programCalifornia Public Utilities Commission
Forgives a share of past-due IOU bills after 12 on-time current-bill payments, for CARE or FERA customers.
Up to $8,000
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programAva Community Energy
Battery install rebate plus ongoing virtual-power-plant payments for Ava customers.
Install rebate of $90 or $500 per kWh shared, plus monthly participation payments
Service area needs to be confirmed
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Bureau of Automotive Repair
Help paying for emissions repairs after a failed biennial Smog Check, after you receive a letter of eligibility.
Up to $1,450
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Bureau of Automotive Repair
Cash to retire an eligible vehicle at a BAR-contracted dismantler after you receive a letter of eligibility.
Up to $2,000
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programBay Area Air Quality Management District
Bay Area scrap-and-replace incentive for income-eligible residents in the air district’s jurisdiction.
Income-eligible scrap-and-replace incentive in the Bay Area air district
Available in Marin County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Napa County, San Francisco County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Solano County, and Sonoma County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Student Aid Commission
State grants for eligible California college students that do not need to be repaid.
College grant aid that does not need to be repaid
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Department of Social Services
Monthly EBT food benefits for income-eligible individuals and families.
Up to $1,789
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Housing Finance Agency
A deferred junior loan for down payment and closing costs through a CalHFA-approved lender.
Repayable financing
Repayable — not free savings
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Public Utilities Commission
A monthly discount on electricity and/or natural gas for income-qualified customers of participating investor-owned utilities.
About 20–35% off qualifying utility charges
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Department of Social Services
Child-care vouchers for eligible low-income families, paid directly to the provider.
A voucher that pays an eligible child-care provider
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programFranchise Tax Board
A refundable California tax credit for working people and families with earned income up to the published annual cap.
Up to $3,756
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Department of Social Services
State-funded food benefits for some noncitizens who are ineligible for federal CalFresh solely because of immigration status.
State-funded food benefits through the CalFresh application
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Public Utilities Commission
A monthly discount on home phone or cell service for income-qualified or program-qualified households.
Up to $28.25
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Public Utilities Commission
A three-year pilot that adds a broadband discount for California LifeLine-eligible households.
Up to $30
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Department of Insurance / CAARP
State-sponsored liability insurance for income-eligible good drivers who need to meet California’s insurance law.
Income-eligible liability insurance at program rates
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programFranchise Tax Board
A nonrefundable credit if you paid rent in California for at least half the year and meet the income limits.
Up to $120
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programEmployment Development Department
Short-term wage replacement for bonding with a new child, caring for a seriously ill family member, or military-family assist.
Up to $1,765
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia State Controller
A repayable deferral of current-year property taxes for eligible senior, blind, or disabled homeowners.
Repayable financing
Repayable — not free savings
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programEmployment Development Department
Short-term wage replacement when you cannot work because of a non-work-related disability.
Up to $1,765
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Department of Education
Part-day or full-day preschool for income-eligible families and other qualifying categories.
No-cost or subsidized preschool if a local contractor has space
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Department of Education
Free school breakfast and lunch for students at participating California public schools.
Free school breakfast and lunch at participating public schools
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Department of Public Health
Nutrition food benefits, education, and breastfeeding support for pregnant people, new parents, and young children.
Monthly food benefits plus nutrition support
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programScholarShare Investment Board / California Student Aid Commission
State-funded college scholarship accounts for eligible California children and students.
Claimable college scholarship account
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Department of Social Services
Cash aid and employment services for eligible families with children.
Monthly cash aid and employment services
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Department of Social Services
Help paying for child care for current or former CalWORKs recipients who are working or in approved activities.
Voucher payments to a child-care provider you choose
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Department of Social Services
State cash aid for certain aged, blind, or disabled immigrants who are ineligible for SSI/SSP solely due to immigration status.
Monthly cash assistance equivalent to SSI/SSP standards
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCentral Coast Community Energy
Heat-pump and induction rebates for 3CE customers. Applications for units installed June 1, 2025–September 30, 2026 were due September 30, 2026.
Electrification rebates for qualifying 3CE residential replacements
Service area needs to be confirmed
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCity of Monterey
Deferred 5% emergency repair loans for owner-occupants in the City of Monterey.
Repayable financing
Repayable — not free savings
Available in Monterey
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCity of Napa
0% loans up to $75,000 and emergency grants up to $5,000 for eligible City of Napa owners.
Financing $5,000 to $75,000
Repayable — not free savings
Available in Napa
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programClean Power Alliance
A $300 instant coupon for a room air conditioner for CARE or FERA customers.
Up to $300
Service area needs to be confirmed
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programClean Power Alliance
Battery rebate of up to $2,250 for CPA customers, first-come while funding lasts.
Up to $2,250
Service area needs to be confirmed
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCovered California
State health insurance marketplace with premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions.
Premium tax credits and reduced-cost health plans
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programGRID Alternatives
No-cost or low-cost rooftop solar for income-qualified homeowners in disadvantaged communities or California Indian Country.
No-cost or low-cost rooftop solar if GRID determines you qualify
Available to eligible SCE customers
Available to eligible SDG&E customers
Available to eligible PG&E customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Public Utilities Commission
20% off the electric rate plus 100% renewable supply for CARE/FERA-eligible customers in designated disadvantaged communities, when capacity exists.
20% off the electric rate plus 100% renewable supply, if capacity is available
Available to eligible PG&E customers
Available to eligible SDG&E customers
Available to eligible SCE customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCommunity Housing Development Corporation (CARB-funded)
Statewide scrap-and-replace vehicle assistance for income-eligible households outside participating air-district Clean Cars 4 All programs.
Up to $12,000
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programEast Bay Municipal Utility District
Landscape and device rebates for EBMUD potable customers.
Up to $2,000
Service area needs to be confirmed
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Department of Social Services
A time-limited child-care voucher and navigator help for foster and emergency placements. Not an entitlement.
Time-limited child-care voucher for eligible foster placements
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Public Utilities Commission
No-cost energy-efficiency and weatherization upgrades for income-qualified IOU customers.
No-cost home energy upgrades if you qualify
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Energy Commission
No-cost electric appliances and efficiency upgrades for eligible low-income homes in designated under-resourced communities.
No-cost electric appliances and related upgrades if your community is in a current focus area
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Public Utilities Commission
An 18% electricity discount for households that earn too much for CARE but still meet FERA’s income band.
About 18% off electricity, plus a reduced base charge on some tariffs
Available to eligible PG&E customers
Available to eligible SCE customers
Available to eligible SDG&E customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programFranchise Tax Board
A refundable credit for eligible former California foster youth who qualify for CalEITC.
Up to $2,378
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCounty of Fresno
0% loans for eligible Fresno County homeowners to fix health-and-safety problems.
Repayable financing
Repayable — not free savings
Available in Fresno County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programGolden State Finance Authority
Deferred 0% second-mortgage help for people employed by a GSFA member county.
Repayable financing
Repayable — not free savings
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programGolden State Finance Authority
A second-mortgage down-payment product through GSFA participating lenders. First-time buyer status is not required.
Repayable financing
Repayable — not free savings
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia State Board of Equalization
A $7,000 reduction in taxable value for an owner-occupied principal residence.
From $70
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Department of Social Services
Paid in-home care for eligible older adults and people with disabilities.
Paid in-home care hours
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programKings County Community Development Agency
Deferred gap financing for qualified first-time buyers in unincorporated Kings County.
Repayable financing
Repayable — not free savings
Available in Kings County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programKings County Community Development Agency
Rehabilitation assistance for eligible Kings County homeowners.
Repayable financing
Repayable — not free savings
Available in Kings County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programLos Angeles County Development Authority
Grants up to $9,000 for eligible owner-occupants in specified unincorporated districts.
Up to $9,000
Available in Los Angeles County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programLos Angeles County Development Authority
A 0% deferred loan of up to $100,000 or 20% of the price, through a HOP lender only.
Financing up to $100,000
Repayable — not free savings
Available in Los Angeles County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programLos Angeles County Development Authority
Grants up to $20,000 for mobility and functionality repairs for seniors 62 and older.
Up to $20,000
Available in Los Angeles County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programLos Angeles Department of Water and Power
Income-qualified discount on LADWP bills. Lifeline is a separate larger discount for seniors or people with disabilities.
Income-qualified discount on LADWP electric and water bills
Available to eligible LADWP customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programLos Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs
A $35,000 down-payment or closing-cost grant for eligible first-time buyers in Los Angeles County.
Up to $35,000
Available in Los Angeles County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programLos Angeles Housing Department
A deferred shared-appreciation loan of up to $161,000 for first-time buyers in the City of Los Angeles.
Financing up to $161,000
Repayable — not free savings
Available in Los Angeles
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programLos Angeles Housing Department
Subordinate purchase assistance for moderate-income first-time buyers in the City of Los Angeles.
Repayable financing
Repayable — not free savings
Available in Los Angeles
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Department of Community Services and Development
Once-a-year help paying an energy bill, plus crisis help and some weatherization, through local CSD providers.
Once-a-year energy bill help and crisis assistance if funds remain
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programHeat-pump water heater and HVAC rebates through MCE participating contractors. Not retroactive.
Up to $3,175
Service area needs to be confirmed
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Department of Health Care Services
California’s Medicaid program covering medical, dental, mental health, and long-term care.
No- or low-cost health coverage
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Public Utilities Commission
Extra energy at the lowest baseline rate for households that need electricity or gas for a qualifying medical condition.
Additional baseline-rate energy for qualifying medical needs
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Student Aid Commission
CSAC scholarship for eligible UC, CSU, and CCC bachelor’s-degree students.
College cost-of-attendance scholarship
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Air Resources Board
A point-of-sale incentive for a first zero-emission vehicle, offered while participating automakers have funding.
Up to $3,500
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programDown-payment assistance up to 16.5% for people who work in Napa County.
Repayable financing
Repayable — not free savings
Available in Napa County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programNevada County
A $50,000 deferred down-payment loan for eligible Nevada County buyers.
Financing up to $50,000
Repayable — not free savings
Available in Nevada County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programPeninsula Clean Energy
Appliance electrification rebates for PCE customers, including San Mateo County and Los Banos.
Up to $1,500
Available in San Mateo County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programPacific Gas and Electric Company
Dollar-for-dollar matching of qualifying payments toward a past-due PG&E bill, up to $1,000.
Up to $1,000
Service area needs to be confirmed
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programPacific Gas and Electric Company
Rebate for a used electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle on an active PG&E electric residential account.
Up to $4,000
Available to eligible PG&E customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programPacific Gas and Electric Company
A one-time PG&E bill credit of up to $800 for income-eligible customers with a disconnection notice.
Up to $800
Service area needs to be confirmed
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programPacific Gas and Electric Company
Rebate for a listed home EV charger, with a higher income-qualified path.
Up to $5,000
Available to eligible PG&E customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programPlacer County
Down-payment help of up to 16% of the purchase price in exchange for a workforce deed restriction in eastern Placer County.
Up to 16% of the purchase price toward a down payment
Available in Placer County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Department of Housing and Community Development
Help for eligible homeowners to repair or rebuild homes damaged in the 2023 and 2024 severe storms.
From $8,000
Available in San Benito County, Santa Cruz County, Tulare County, Tuolumne County, San Diego County, and Monterey County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programSan Diego County Air Pollution Control District
San Diego County scrap-and-replace incentive for qualifying low-income residents.
Incentive funding for qualifying low-income San Diego County residents
Available in San Diego County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programSan Diego Community Power
Battery rebate for SDCP single-family customers, applied by an approved contractor.
Battery rebate of $250 to $500 per kWh depending on pathway
Available in San Diego County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programSan Diego County Water Authority
Residential water-use-efficiency rebates offered through SoCal Water$mart and local member agencies.
From $80
Available in San Diego County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCounty of San Mateo Department of Housing
A $100,000 second mortgage for eligible County or housing-authority employees, awarded by quarterly lottery.
Financing $100,000 to $105,000
Repayable — not free savings
Available in San Mateo County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programSouthern California Edison
Rebate to upgrade a home electrical panel for EV charging.
Up to $4,200
Available to eligible SCE customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programSouthern California Edison
One-time SCE bill help of up to $200, or $300 for an all-electric household.
Up to $300
Available to eligible SCE customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programSouthern California Edison
Rebate for a used EV or PHEV for SCE residential customers.
Up to $4,000
Available to eligible SCE customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programSan Diego Gas & Electric
Up to $300 toward past-due SDG&E charges for customers with a final disconnection notice.
Up to $300
Service area needs to be confirmed
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programSan Diego Gas & Electric
Rebate for a used EV or PHEV for SDG&E residential customers.
Up to $4,000
Available to eligible SDG&E customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programSilicon Valley Clean Energy
Reserved rebates for heat pumps, induction, and pre-wiring. Approval is required before installation.
Up to $3,500
Available in Santa Clara County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programSacramento Municipal Utility District
Rebate or free charger installation for SMUD customers charging at home.
Up to $600
Available to eligible SMUD customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programSacramento Municipal Utility District
A monthly electric-bill discount for income-qualified SMUD customers.
Up to $105
Available to eligible SMUD customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programSacramento Municipal Utility District
Contractor-submitted rebates for heat-pump water heaters, HVAC packages, and related electrification.
Up to $4,000
Available to eligible SMUD customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programMetropolitan Water District of Southern California
Device and turf rebates for customers of participating Metropolitan member agencies. Amounts vary by agency.
Rebates for qualifying water-saving devices and landscape conversion
Service area needs to be confirmed
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programSouthern California Gas Company
2026 rebates for qualifying gas appliances and solar thermal equipment.
Up to $5,000
Available to eligible SoCalGas customers
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programStanislaus County / Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus
Grants and low-interest loans for income-eligible homeowners to fix health-and-safety problems.
Repayable financing
Repayable — not free savings
Available in Stanislaus County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Department of Social Services
California’s state supplement to federal SSI for eligible aged, blind, or disabled people.
Monthly state cash supplement to SSI
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Department of Social Services
A $120 summer food benefit for each eligible child.
Up to $120
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programTuolumne County Housing Division
Income-qualified first-time buyer assistance administered by the county housing division.
Repayable financing
Repayable — not free savings
Available in Tuolumne County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programTuolumne County Housing Division
Rehabilitation assistance for income-qualified owner-occupants.
Repayable financing
Repayable — not free savings
Available in Tuolumne County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programUSDA Rural Development
Very-low-income rural homeowners can get a 1% repair loan and, if age 62 or older, a grant.
Financing up to $50,000
Repayable — not free savings
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programSanta Clara Valley Water District
Landscape and graywater rebates with required pre-inspection, through June 30, 2027 or until funds run out.
Up to $3,000
Available in Santa Clara County
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programCalifornia Department of Community Services and Development
Free weatherization and related health-and-safety work for income-eligible homeowners and renters.
No-cost weatherization if a local provider can serve your home
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programFranchise Tax Board
A refundable California credit for families with a qualifying child under 6 who generally also qualify for CalEITC.
Up to $1,189
Statewide in California
Last verified Sep 6, 2026
View programEligibility is based on published program information and the details you provide. Program rules, funding and availability can change. Always confirm eligibility with the official program administrator.