If you’re a Victorian homeowner considering solar, now is the time to act.
The Victorian Solar Homes Program is introducing a significant change to its income eligibility requirements from 1 July 2026, which could affect thousands of households planning to install solar panels.
For households with a combined annual taxable income between $150,000 and $210,000, there is a limited window remaining to submit an application under the current eligibility rules.
What Is Changing?
From 1 July 2026, the maximum combined household taxable income for Solar Homes Program eligibility will reduce to:
$150,000 per year or less
This means households earning above this amount may no longer qualify for a solar PV rebate after the change takes effect.
The Key Deadline You Need to Know
To be assessed under the current eligibility requirements, your application must be fully submitted by:
5:00 PM on 30 June 2026
Simply saving an application is not enough.
All requested information and supporting documents must be uploaded, and the application must be officially submitted through the Service Victoria portal before the deadline.
Applications that are incomplete, saved but not submitted, or that time out will not be considered under the current income threshold.
Who Can Currently Apply?
As a Victorian homeowner, you may be eligible for a solar panel rebate if:
- You are the owner-occupier of an existing property or a home under construction where the system will be installed.
- Your combined household taxable income meets the current eligibility requirements.
- The property is valued at less than $3 million.
- The property has not previously received a Solar Homes solar panel rebate.
- A solar PV system has not been installed at the property within the last 10 years.
- You have moved into a new owner-occupied property that has not previously received a Solar Homes rebate.
Why Acting Now Matters?
For many Victorian households earning between $150,000 and $210,000, this could be the final opportunity to access rebate eligibility before the new income cap comes into effect.
Waiting until after 30 June 2026 could mean your application is assessed under the new rules, potentially affecting your eligibility.
The deadline is approaching, and applications require documentation, eligibility checks and formal submission. Leaving it until the last minute may increase the risk of missing out.
Don't Leave It Too Late
If your household income falls between $150,000 and $210,000, now is the time to review your eligibility and begin the application process.
The upcoming income cap change could significantly impact your ability to access solar rebate support after 1 July 2026.
Want to understand how these changes may affect your solar plans?
Call Amazing Solar Solutions on 1300 025 955 now.
Our team can help you understand the current requirements, discuss your solar options, and assist you in taking action before the 30 June 2026 deadline.
