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Illinois Solar for All Residential Solar.

Illinois Solar for All helps qualifying income-eligible homeowners and multifamily properties reduce electricity costs through on-site solar.

Offered byIllinois Power Agencyverified 2026-07-10

Overview

What it does.

The program requires participant savings and offers no upfront cost for one-to-four-unit buildings and low or no upfront cost for larger multifamily buildings. For 2026-27, Approved Vendors may submit large residential projects July 20-31 and small residential projects September 14-25.

Best for: An income-qualified homeowner or multifamily owner seeking on-site solar with strong consumer protections.

Eligibility

Who and what may qualify.

Eligible applicants

  • Income-eligible homeowners
  • Owners or managers of qualifying income-eligible multifamily buildings

Applicants excluded by the source

  • Households and properties that do not meet current program eligibility rules

Eligible uses

  • On-site residential solar installation through an Approved Vendor

Application

How to start.

  1. Use the official eligibility tool.
  2. Connect with an Illinois Solar for All Approved Vendor.
  3. Confirm current category capacity before signing a contract.

Timing: The next 2026-27 window is July 20-31 for Residential Solar (Large); Residential Solar (Small) follows September 14-25.

Planning notes

Limits to account for.

  • Income and property eligibility must be documented.
  • Project-category capacity may temporarily limit new submissions.

Approved Vendors should coordinate this incentive with utility and tax benefits while preserving required participant savings.

Evidence

Official sources.