SMUD Free EV Charger & Installation (Income-Eligible)
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs SMUD Free EV Charger & Installation (Income-Eligible) in its Sacramento, CA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
SMUD offers income-eligible EAPR customers a completely free Level 2 EV charger and circuit installation (up to $2,500 value) for single-family homes. Non-income-eligible SMUD customers can receive up to $600 in Charge@Home rebates ($250 toward the charger + $500 for circuit installation minus standard rebate cap). The free program requires EAPR enrollment.
EAPR customers get free charger + free installation (up to $2,500); general customers get up to $600 rebate
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Sacramento, CA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- SHRA Home Repair Program (HRP) Up to $10,000
- SHRA Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program Up to $10,000 per unit
- Justice for Neighbors Emergency Home Repair Program Up to $15,000 per household
- Rebuilding Together Sacramento, Safe at Home Safety Modifications Free modifications, no dollar cap stated
Key Details
- EAPR customers: free Level 2 charger + free circuit installation (up to $2,500)
- General customers: up to $250 for charger + up to $500 for circuit install
- Must be a SMUD customer in a single-family home
- EAPR enrollment required for free installation; apply at smud.org
- EV ownership is not required to apply, plan ahead for future EV purchase
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling, for EAPR customers
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for SMUD Free EV Charger & Installation (Income-Eligible) in Sacramento?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for SMUD Free EV Charger & Installation (Income-Eligible) in Sacramento, CA?
Confirm the application route directly with Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD); use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 916-732-5060. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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More ways to save on this project
Rebates and discounts that may reduce project cost. Confirm eligibility and coordination rules before including one in your budget.
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