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New window advantages are clear to see

Installing energy-efficient windows can lower your utility bills and make your home more comfortable year-round. If your house has electric heat and either single-pane windows or double-pane metal windows, upgrading will help conserve energy and save you a significant amount of money each year.

We offer incentives to help you pay for new windows for your home or multi-family property (up to four units).

Window Incentives We Offer

$50 to $100 per window rebate

If you’re paying out of pocket to upgrade your windows, you’re eligible for a rebate. We’ll cover a portion of your costs. Here are the discounts we offer: 

  • Single-pane windows and glass sliders: $100 per window and $400 per sliding door 
  • Double-pane metal-framed windows and glass sliders: $50 per window and $200 per sliding door 

Requirements for a rebate:

  • Your home’s primary heat source is electric.  
  • Existing windows and doors must be single-pane or double-pane metal framed. 
  • The home where the windows and doors are installed is served by Tacoma Power. 
  • You must use a Tacoma Power Participating Contractor. 

Use a participating contractor:

A Tacoma Power Participating Contractor must install the new windows and doors. They are well-trained on all aspects of our program and will ensure you meet these technical requirements necessary to qualify for the loan. 

Not eligible for a rebate:

Required documents for a rebate:

After your project is complete, you’ll need to work with your contractor to complete and submit the following documents to Tacoma Power: 

See the full list of required documents by clicking here. 

0% interest loan

If you’re paying out-of-pocket to upgrade your windows, you might be eligible for a 7-year 0% interest loan. The loan can cover up to $10,000 of your bill from your Tacoma Power Participating Contractor. 

Requirements for a 0% interest loan:

  • Your home’s primary heat source is electric. 
  • Your application and project must be pre-approved by Tacoma Power.  
  • Existing windows and doors must be single-pane.  
  • The home where the windows and doors are installed is served by Tacoma Power.  
  • The loan applicant owns the home and land.  
  • The loan applicant has a good TPU payment and credit history.  
  • You must use a Tacoma Power Participating Contractor.  

Use a participating contractor:

A Tacoma Power Participating Contractor must install the new windows and doors. They are well-trained on all aspects of our program, and will ensure you meet these technical requirements necessary to qualify for the loan.  

Not eligible for a 0% interest loan:

  • Homes with a reverse mortgage 
  • Manufactured homes  
  • New construction   
  • Do-it-yourself installations  
  • Multi-family properties with 5 or more units (see multi-family incentives here)  

Required documents for a 0% interest loan:  

You’ll need to work with your contractor to complete and submit the following documents to Tacoma Power:  

After your project is complete, your contractor will need to submit the following documents to Tacoma Power:   

See the full list of requirements by clicking here.  

 

0% interest deferred loan + up to $4,000 rebate

If your household income doesn’t exceed the allowed maximums, you might qualify for a deferred loan and a rebate of $4,000. You’ll owe nothing and pay nothing until you sell your home. 

Maximum monthly amount by household size: 1 person, $5,942; 2 people, $6,792; 3 people, $7,642; 4 people, $8,488; 5 people, $9,167; 6 people, $9,846; 7 people, $10,525; 8 people, $11,204.

Requirements for a deferred loan + rebate:

  • Your home’s primary heat source is electric.  
  • Your application and project must be pre-approved by Tacoma Power. 
  • Existing windows and doors must be single-pane. 
  • The home where the windows and doors are installed is served by Tacoma Power. 
  • The loan applicant owns the home and land. 
  • The loan applicant has a good TPU payment and credit history. 
  • You must use a Tacoma Power Participating Contractor. 

Use a participating contractor:

A Tacoma Power Participating Contractor must install the new windows and doors. They are well-trained on all aspects of our program, and will ensure you meet these technical requirements necessary to qualify for the loan. 

Not eligible for a deferred loan + rebate:  

  • Homes with a reverse mortgage
  • Manufactured homes 
  • New construction  
  • Do-it-yourself installations 
  • Multi-family properties with 5 or more units (see multi-family incentives here) 

Required documents for a deferred loan + rebate:

To see if you qualify for a deferred loan, fill out this income-qualification application and submit it to Tacoma Power along with your income verification documents (or if you have zero income, fill out this form). 

If you qualify, then you’ll need to work with your contractor to complete and submit these documents to Tacoma Power before getting started: 

After your project is complete, your contractor will need to submit the following documents to Tacoma Power:  

See the full list of requirements by clicking here. 

Get Started

  1. Get Bids

    Contractor prices can vary drastically for comparable equipment. Get multiple bids for the purchase and installation of your new windows from the Tacoma Power Participating Contractors list.

    Participating Contractors

  2. Select a Participating Contractor

    Once you’ve selected your Participating Contractor, you can work together to fill out your project application.

    It’s here that you’ll indicate which incentive you want to use.

    Project Application

  3. Submit Your Application

    Submit your application to Tacoma Power for project and incentive approval.*

    You can submit your application and supporting documents via:

    Email
    Rebates@tacoma.gov

    Mail
    Tacoma Power, ATTN: CES
    3628 S. 35th St.
    Tacoma, WA 98409-3192

    In person
    Tacoma Public Utilities
    3628 S. 35th St.
    Tacoma, WA 98409

    *In some situations, your contractor may submit this application on your behalf.

  4. Get approved

    Once your application is approved, your contractor can begin your upgrade.

  5. Enjoy the savings and the views

    Enjoy upgraded views and lower utility bills with your new windows.

Some restrictions might apply. Program requirements and incentive amounts are subject to change without notice. Check with Tacoma Power for current information. Energy and heating savings are estimates only. Actual savings may vary. Tacoma Power does not make any representations, promises or warranties with respect to actual cost savings from any of the products. Tacoma Power does not endorse any particular contractor, manufacturer or product.