Insulation rebates from SoCalGas exist in 2026, but not for every customer. DuloCore checked on October 13, 2026. The online rebate table lists no insulation. The 2026 mail-in application lists attic and wall insulation rebates only for customers affected by the 2025 Southern California wildfires.
Does SoCalGas Have Residential Insulation Rebates in 2026?
Yes, for some customers. As of October 13, 2026, the SoCalGas rebate application lists attic insulation at $1.45 to $3.00 per square foot and wall insulation at $1.65 per square foot, only for customers affected by the 2025 wildfires in listed ZIP codes.
| Insulation | R-value listed | Rebate per square foot |
|---|---|---|
| Attic | R-11 | $1.45 |
| Attic | R-19 | $1.70 |
| Attic | R-30 | $2.00 |
| Attic | R-38 | $2.30 |
| Attic | R-44 | $2.50 |
| Attic | R-60 | $3.00 |
| Wall | Greater than R-0 | $1.65 |
The amounts are on page 6 of the 2026 Home Energy Efficiency Rebate Program application. The application sets these conditions:
- Attic. The insulation must be added to existing insulation, and the added insulation must have an R-value of 11 or greater.
- Wall. It must be blow-in insulation in a pre-1988 home with no existing wall insulation. The year is the effective year built, as set by the local tax assessor.
- Both. The home must have a natural gas furnace, and the rebate is calculated on the amount of insulation installed.
Who Qualifies for the SoCalGas Insulation Rebates?
Only residential SoCalGas customers who install the insulation in a listed wildfire ZIP code and confirm on the application that a 2025 wildfire affected them.
The application lists eligible ZIP codes for eight fires: Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, Sunset, Woodley, Olivas and Hughes. The checkbox on page 6 also has the customer confirm that they live in an eligible ZIP code. New construction homes do not qualify, a tenant must get the property owner's permission, and the insulation rebates cannot be combined with other incentives offered through the program.
For everyone else, the table on the SoCalGas Rebates & Incentives page covers natural gas appliances and a solar thermal water heating system. DuloCore read the page and the application in full and found no insulation rebate for customers outside those ZIP codes. The California insulation rebates overview covers other programs.
How Do I Apply for SoCalGas Insulation Rebates?
Install the insulation first, then mail the 2026 application with a current SoCalGas bill and paid receipt, postmarked by December 31, 2026.
The online table has no insulation entry, so the mail-in form is the route DuloCore could confirm. The application gives these steps:
- Buy and install the insulation between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026. You may do it yourself or hire a licensed contractor.
- Complete and sign sections 1 to 5 of the form, and check the wildfire confirmation box on page 6.
- Add a copy of your current SoCalGas bill and a paid receipt or other proof of purchase. An owner applying for a rental home also adds proof of property ownership.
- Mail the packet to the post office box printed on the application.
Applications are processed first-come, first-served until funds are depleted. Payment is generally mailed within six to eight weeks and may come as a digital or physical prepaid Mastercard. A verification check may add time.
Can I Get Free Insulation Through SoCalGas?
Yes, if the household qualifies for the Energy Savings Assistance Program, which lists attic insulation among no-cost home improvements it may include.
The SoCalGas Energy Savings Assistance Program page says renters and homeowners may be eligible, and an authorized contractor does the work after determining that the home qualifies. For a renter, the contractor may need the property owner's permission to install attic insulation. A household qualifies in one of two ways:
- Someone in it receives benefits from a listed public assistance program, such as Medi-Cal, CalFresh, WIC or Supplemental Security Income.
- Its total yearly income is within the limits below, effective June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027.
| Household size | Yearly income not more than |
|---|---|
| 1 | $39,900 |
| 2 | $54,100 |
| 3 | $68,300 |
| 4 | $82,500 |
Each additional person adds $14,200. To start, complete the online interest form on that page or call 1-800-331-7593. The eligibility check shows which programs fit a household.
What State Weatherization Programs Cover Insulation?
The Department of Community Services and Development works with local providers on weatherization for low-income homeowners and renters, including checking that homes are properly insulated.
Its weatherization page names three programs: the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, the Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program, and the Low-Income Weatherization Program, which currently serves farmworker housing and multi-family affordable housing. Eligibility depends on income, household size, energy use and other factors, and the page directs questions to your county's local service provider. DuloCore's weatherization income guidelines page has more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check my SoCalGas rebate status?
Use the Status Check tool on the Rebates & Incentives page, linked above. It asks for the enrollment number you were given after your application was submitted.
Does SoCalGas have multifamily insulation rebates?
The rebate application lists attached homes up to a four-plex and condominiums as property types. The Energy Savings Assistance page also describes a Multifamily Whole Building Program for income-qualified multifamily owners and tenants, without naming insulation.
Did the federal tax credit for insulation end?
Yes. The federal 25C credit that covered insulation ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. See federal home energy tax credits ended.
Planning an insulation project? Estimate rebates for your ZIP code with the free rebate calculator.