What you can get
Support for solar at eligible affordable apartment buildings.
Who it's for
Owners of qualifying affordable rental buildings
What you need to know
- Building must have at least five homes with separate electric meters.
- Affordable-housing and income or location rules apply.
- A participating utility must serve the property.
- The program must approve the project.
More details and sources
Full program information
Official program name: Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) Program
Benefits and limits
Rebates, loans and assistance
Full requirements
To be eligible for a SOMAH incentive, a property must have at least five units with separate electric meters, and be deed-restricted low-income residential rental housing. In addition, properties must satisfy one of the following: 66% of the property residents have incomes at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI) Property is in a defined disadvantaged community (DAC) that scores in the top 25% of census tracts statewide in the CalEnviroScreen including property that is located on tribal land and is federally recognized The property is owned by a California Native American tribe The property is rental housing property that is owned by a public housing authority or public housing agency The property must be a customer of Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), Pacific Power or Liberty Utilities, or a community choice aggregator (CCA) in those territories.
Amounts and options
Listed benefit
Rebates, loans and assistance
To be eligible for a SOMAH incentive, a property must have at least five units with separate electric meters, and be deed-restricted low-income residential rental housing. In addition, properties must satisfy one of the following: 66% of the property residents have incomes at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI) Property is in a defined disadvantaged community (DAC) that scores in the top 25% of census tracts statewide in the CalEnviroScreen including property that is located on tribal land and is federally recognized The property is owned by a California Native American tribe The property is rental housing property that is owned by a public housing authority or public housing agency The property must be a customer of Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), Pacific Power or Liberty Utilities, or a community choice aggregator (CCA) in those territories.
Found for the DHS area; check your address and requirements.
For: Businesses and organizations
Areas found for this option
Banning, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Colton, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Needles, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Victorville
Availability and area
Provider availability not verified
Listed in the finder; current funding, enrollment and applicant eligibility require provider confirmation.
This program was found while researching help in the Desert Hot Springs area. The program must confirm the address and applicant qualify.
Utility information
Southern California Edison; PG&E; SDG&E
A utility mentioned here is not proof that your account qualifies. Check with the program.
Business types listed in the source
General business, Hotels & lodging, Multifamily housing, Retail, Tribal organizations
Areas listed in the source
Banning, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Colton, Corona, Desert Edge, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Needles, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Victorville
Where this information comes from
Information collected Oct 30, 2026.
DHSed is an independent guide. The program makes the final decision about help, amounts and rules.