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Solar for Apartments

Solar Victoria · Checked 2026-10-16

The Solar for Apartments program provides rebates of up to $2,800 per apartment (up to $140,000 per property) for eligible apartment buildings, strata townhouses, and units under the control of an Owners Corporation. The program aims to help multi-unit developments install solar PV systems, reducing upfront costs and energy bills.

Form of value

Upfront discount

Indicative value

Rebates of up to $2,800 per apartment, capped at $140,000 per property.

Current availability

Available until 30 June 2027 or until all rebates are exhausted, whichever comes first.

Before you act: Applications are open until 30 June 2027 or until funding is exhausted.

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Preliminary eligibility check

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  • Must be a tier three or tier four Owners Corporation (3 to 50 occupiable lots).
  • Building must be no more than 8 storeys tall (exceptions available for 50-150 lots).
  • Must be a completed development and classified as a Class 2 domestic building or horizontally attached Class 1a buildings.
  • Must not have had a solar PV system installed in the last 10 years.
  • Must not be a retirement village, commercial building, or owned by a local council, property developer, or community housing organisation.
  • Must not be connected to an embedded network for electricity supply.
  • Solar PV system must supply power to between 5 and 50 residential lots.
  • Must demonstrate a payback period within 10 years.
  • System must be installed by a Solar Victoria authorised solar retailer.

Next step

Owners Corporations should conduct an initial eligibility check via the Solar Victoria website, research solar systems, and contact a Solar Victoria authorised retailer to obtain a quote.

You may need: Registered Plan of Subdivision, Owners Corporation Approval Form, Exemption request form (if applicable), Notice of proposed special resolution by ballot (optional).

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Evidence and freshness

Source owner: Solar Victoria · Official page

Rule last checked 2026-10-16 · Verified editorial record

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