The announcement by Solar Victoria that they will be capped monthly at 3333 rebates for the $2,250 has strengthened our expectation that homeowners will secure all the limited rebates available within the first two days of July.
How to apply:
1. Inform yourself of the process.
2. Get a quote from an authorised solar retailer (Leeson Solar).
3. Upload documents to confirm your eligibility via the Solar Victoria Portal.
Eligibility
Confirm you qualify for a solar PV rebate and loan under the Solar Homes program. If you don’t qualify, you will need to pay the total amount for your chosen system.
You are eligible if:
You have a combined taxable income of less than $180,000 per annum.
You are the owner-occupier of the property.
The property is valued at under $3 million.
You have not received another rebate for the property under the Solar Homes Program.
Evidence you need to provide for eligibility:
Proof of property ownership at the time you apply via Solar Victoria Portal (This is provided via your local council rates notice).
Proof of income documentation for each person named as an owner of the property. (If there is more than one property owner, they require proof of income for all listed owners).
Depending on your financial situation, proof of income documents may include:
Australian Tax Office Notice of Assessment.
Centrelink Payment Summary or Centrelink Income Summary.
Completed and signed Statutory Declaration if you are retired.
Department of Veteran Affairs payment summary.
If you didn’t receive a taxable income, you must provide correspondence demonstrating the submission of non-lodgement advice with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) for the financial year.
If you have any questions, please call our team at Leeson Solar on 1300 887 007, as we can offer assistance in your application.
Further information on the rebate can also be found on the Solar Victoria Website.