Last reviewed: 2026-07-07 (UTC)
If you're searching for an induction stove rebate, the honest short answer is this:
There is no federal tax credit for an induction stove or cooktop. The real money is a separate, state-run rebate worth up to $840 — and as of a May 2026 federal rule change, it usually does not cover the exact project most people have in mind: replacing an existing gas range with an induction one.
That second part is the detail most rebate roundups miss, because it's new. Here's what's actually true in 2026.
Quick answer
| Program | Covers a gas-to-induction swap? | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal tax credit (25C / 25D) | No — never covered stoves, and both credits ended for property placed in service after Dec. 31, 2025 | $0 | Terminated |
| HEEHR rebate (formerly HEEHRA) | Usually not, if you're replacing a gas range as a retrofit — see below. Still covers an electric-to-more-efficient-electric upgrade or new construction | Up to $840 | State-administered; live in some states, still rolling out in others |
| Utility or local rebates | Sometimes, depending on your utility's own program rules | Varies by utility | Check locally |
Is there a federal tax credit for an induction stove?
No. This is the most common confusion on this topic, so it's worth saying plainly.
The two federal residential energy tax credits — the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) and the Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) — never covered stoves, cooktops, ranges, or ovens in the first place. They were built around things like heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, insulation, windows, and solar equipment. See Watt Wallet's 25C guide for what those credits actually cover.
It also doesn't matter for 2026 planning either way: the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed July 4, 2025, terminated both 25C and 25D for any property placed in service after Dec. 31, 2025. Any induction-stove rebate you find has to come from somewhere other than a federal tax credit — because that credit no longer exists, and it never applied to stoves regardless.
If you're unclear on the difference between a rebate and a tax credit in the first place, Watt Wallet's tax credit vs. rebate guide breaks down why that distinction changes how and when the savings actually show up.
The real program: HEEHR, up to $840
The federal program that actually includes induction and electric stoves is the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebates (HEEHR) program — renamed from its original name, HEEHRA, by a U.S. Department of Energy notice earlier in 2026. It's a rebate, not a tax credit, funded through the Inflation Reduction Act and administered state by state.
DOE's home upgrades guidance lists electric stoves, cooktops, ranges, and ovens as an eligible measure with a federal cap of $840. Whether you actually get that amount depends on your income tier and whether your state has opened the measure yet:
- Households under 80% of area median income (AMI) can get up to 100% of eligible project cost, capped at $840 for this measure.
- Households between 80% and 150% of AMI can get up to 50%, subject to the same cap.
- Households above 150% of AMI generally do not qualify for HEEHR on this measure.
For the full income-tier breakdown, the federal cap table across every HEEHR measure, and the state-by-state rollout status, see Watt Wallet's HEEHRA rebates guide — this page focuses specifically on the stove question.
The catch: gas-to-induction swaps usually don't qualify anymore
This is the part that changed recently and that most other induction-stove content hasn't caught up to yet.
DOE Program Notice 26-2, effective May 29, 2026, removed fuel-switching from HEEHR retrofit projects. In plain terms:
- Retrofits: the rebate now only applies when you're upgrading from an existing electric appliance to a more efficient electric one. Replacing a gas, propane, or oil range with an induction range — the project most people searching "induction stove rebate" actually have in mind — is a fuel-switching retrofit, and is no longer eligible under this rule.
- New construction: electric and induction ranges in new construction remain eligible, with no requirement that a home already have electric cooking.
- Timing: launched state programs were given roughly three months to comply, and existing approved reservations are grandfathered. If your state hasn't finished implementing the change yet, a gas-to-induction application may still be moving through its pipeline for a short window — but plan around the rule, not the gap.
So the honest planning rule is: if you already cook with an electric range and want to upgrade to a more efficient or induction model, HEEHR can still apply. If you're switching from gas, it currently can't.
This is a federal program-design change (IRA §50122 / HEEHR), not a decision by your state. It doesn't affect the separate HOMES rebate program or any federal tax credit, because neither of those covered stoves either.
What if you're switching from gas — what else is there?
If a gas-to-induction swap is exactly your project, be honest with yourself about the current gap: there is no federal rebate or tax credit built for that specific move right now. Two things are still worth checking:
- Utility rebates. Some electric utilities and local efficiency programs run their own induction or electric-range rebates independent of HEEHR, with their own rules about fuel switching. Watt Wallet's ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder guide walks through how to search the official ZIP-code tool for programs at your address.
- State or local programs beyond HEEHR. A few states and cities fund their own electrification incentives outside the federal framework. These are worth a search, but confirm the current rules directly — availability changes fast and this is exactly the kind of narrow program a search engine won't reliably surface.
Is HEEHR live in your state?
HEEHR is state-administered, so live status, application steps, and even which measures are open vary by state. Some states have working programs today; others are still building theirs out. Rather than duplicate that tracking here, use Watt Wallet's HEEHRA rebates guide for the state-check sequence and current rollout notes, or go straight to the ENERGY STAR state and tribal rebate page for the official starting point.
Can you stack an induction stove rebate with other incentives?
Sometimes, but check the rules before you assume it. A HEEHR rebate and a separate utility rebate can often be combined if both programs allow it, but you should never assume a contractor's blended "after rebates" price is accurate without seeing each program listed separately. See Watt Wallet's stacking rebates and tax credits guide for how to check that math before you sign.
FAQ
Is there a federal tax credit for an induction stove in 2026?
No. Neither 25C nor 25D ever covered stoves, and both were terminated for property placed in service after Dec. 31, 2025 by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
How much is the induction stove rebate actually worth?
Up to $840 through the state-administered HEEHR program, if your state has opened the measure and your household falls under 150% of area median income. Your real amount depends on your income tier and your state's specific rules.
I want to replace my gas stove with an induction one — can I still get a rebate?
Probably not through HEEHR as a retrofit, as of DOE's May 2026 rule change. HEEHR retrofit rebates now require upgrading from an existing electric appliance to a more efficient one; gas-to-induction fuel switching is excluded for retrofits. New-construction electric and induction ranges remain eligible. Check utility and local programs separately — some may still cover a fuel switch under their own rules.
Is an induction cooktop rebate different from an induction range rebate?
Not under the federal HEEHR framework — DOE's measure covers "electric stove, cooktop, range, or oven" as one category with a shared $840 cap, not separate caps per appliance type.
Where do I check if my state's program is live?
Start with the ENERGY STAR state and tribal rebate page, then confirm directly with your state energy office or program administrator, since status can change faster than any article can track.