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Apply for Bloomington Green Home Improvement Program (BGHIP) program

The Bloomington Green Home Improvement Program (BGHIP) is a lending program to provide financing for homeowners to complete eligible energy efficiency, solar, and/ or geothermal upgrades to their homes.
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  1. Eligibility

    Rebates are available for qualified energy efficiency or renewable energy home improvement projects (link to BGHIP website). Applicants must live within Bloomington city limits. Rebates are offered only for homeowners' primary residence. BGHIP rebates may be combined with utility and state rebate programs.
     

    For addresses in a historic district, applicants must provide confirmation that upgrades to the building exterior meet historic requirements, such as a copy of an email or a Certificate of Appropriateness.

  2. Project Quote or Invoice

    Applications are accepted for either planned projects or projects completed in 2025. Submit a project quote or a paid final invoice from a contractor, which must include a description of the products being purchased, cost details including labor, the address of the project, your name, and the installation timeline. The rebate amount will be calculated based on the total cost of labor and materials.

  3. Low Income Verification

    In order to demonstrate low-income eligibility (80% Area Median Income), applicants are required to provide a copy of one of the following forms of documentation:

    • Proof of Enrollment in SNAP
    • Proof of Enrollment in LIHEAP
    • Proof of Enrollment in Bloomington’s Workforce Rental Housing Program
    • Pay stubs for the last 6 months
    • Previous year’s tax return
       

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