Victoria to Tighten Solar Rebate Eligibility With Lower Income Cap From July 2026
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Kim Wainwright
2h ago· 3 min readenNews
Summary
Victoria's Solar Homes Program will lower the income eligibility cap from $210,000 to an unspecified lower threshold starting July 1, 2026. While rebate amounts remain unchanged, fewer households will qualify. Solar Victoria states the change aims to better target support toward those most affected by cost-of-living pressures.
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· 1 pulledSolar Victoria says the update ensures support is 'targeted to Victorians who are most affected by cost of living pressures'.
Victoria will reduce the income cap for its Solar Homes Program from July, tightening access to rebates for solar and efficient hot water.
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