Yes, if you are a Glendale Water & Power (GWP) residential customer and you install an electric vehicle charging station at your home. GWP still lists rebates of $200 for a non-networked charger or $599 for a networked / Wi-Fi charger, plus an extra $800 if you also upgrade your electric panel. The amounts are higher if you are enrolled in Glendale Care, GWP’s low-income bill-discount program. A separate $20 monthly incentive is available if you charge off-peak with a Level 2 charger.
The federal tax credit that used to cover part of a home charger ended for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026. For a new install now, the GWP rebate is the main posted incentive. Rebate funding is not guaranteed. Download GWP’s application, read the terms, and confirm current permit rules and fees with Glendale Building & Safety before you start.
Who Qualifies for the Charger Rebate?
GWP’s Electric Vehicles page says the rebate is for residential customers who install an electric vehicle charging station at their home. Review the terms and conditions in the Residential EV Charging Station Rebate Application, which is posted on that official page. Questions go to GWPrebates@GlendaleCA.gov or 818-551-3080.
A Level 1 charge, using an ordinary 120-volt household outlet, does not require a charging station. The rebate is for installing a charging station. A Level 2 station runs on 240 volts, needs a dedicated circuit, and, if it is hardwired, must be installed by a qualified electrician.
How Much Is the Rebate?
These amounts are the ones GWP lists on its Electric Vehicles page:
| Rebate | Standard | Glendale Care |
|---|---|---|
| Non-networked charger | $200 | $300 |
| Networked / Wi-Fi charger | $599 | $700 |
| Electric panel upgrade, added to the charger rebate | Additional $800 | Additional $1,000 |
The higher column applies if you are enrolled in Glendale Care, which offers up to a $35 monthly electric bill discount to qualifying low-income GWP customers. Income limits and other rules are on that official page, and they were last listed as effective February 2, 2026. Check the live page before you apply.
GWP does not say on the Electric Vehicles page that this rebate is guaranteed, or how long funding will last. Confirm that the program is still open when you apply.
Is There Also a Monthly Incentive for Charging Off-Peak?
Yes. GWP’s Off-Peak EV Charging Incentive pays $20 a month if you charge overnight on weekdays and any time on the weekend, during the off-peak hours listed on the enrollment site. Battery-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles that can charge off-peak with a Level 2 charger are eligible.
GWP’s page points you to a program enrollment site, Bring Your Own Charger for GWP, for more information and to apply. That site, checked November 10, 2026, also says:
- You need an active GWP residential electric account.
- The charger should draw at least 3 kilowatts, and you need to charge at home for at least 6 full hours a month during the off-peak hours above.
- You can enroll up to three vehicles, for a maximum of $60 a month.
- You may charge outside those hours up to three times a month without losing that month’s incentive.
- Incentives are calculated monthly and paid once per calendar year, by PayPal, Venmo, or check.
This off-peak program is separate from the charger rebate. You enroll on that site; you apply for the rebate with GWP.
Did the Federal Home Charger Credit End?
Yes, for a new install. The IRS Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (section 30C) was 30% of the cost of a qualified home charger, up to $1,000 per charging port, and only if the charger was at your primary residence and in an eligible census tract. Public Law 119-21 changed the end date to June 30, 2026. The IRS instructions for Form 8911 say you cannot claim the credit for property placed in service after June 30, 2026.
If you already had a qualified charger placed in service on or before June 30, 2026, in an eligible census tract, you may still be able to claim it on your 2026 tax return. A charger installed after that date does not qualify. This is general information, not tax advice. Check IRS.gov or a tax professional for your situation.
How Do I Apply, From Permit to Rebate?
- Read GWP’s program page and application. Start at the GWP Electric Vehicles page. Download the rebate application and follow its terms. The application itself is the official checklist for documents and deadlines.
- Get a city permit before you install a hardwired Level 2 charger. Applications go through the Glendale Permits portal. GWP links an expedited path for single-family homes, duplexes, and ADU/JADU units. Paper submittals are not accepted. If you need a new or upgraded electric service, contact GWP Electrical Engineering first at 818-548-3921 or GWPElectricEngineeringInfo@Glendaleca.gov, because that work needs a separate permit.
- Confirm the permit fee with Building & Safety. The city publishes fees in the Citywide Fee Schedule, but the current schedule lists more than one residential EV-charger fee line, so we are not posting a dollar amount here. Call Building & Safety at 818-548-3200, or visit the Permit Services Center at 633 E. Broadway, Room 101, and ask what you will be charged for your project.
- Have a licensed electrician install the station if it is hardwired, then complete any required inspection.
- Submit the GWP rebate application the way the form instructs, and enroll separately in the off-peak incentive if you want that $20 monthly credit.
GWP says it no longer requires a second electric meter for a home EV charging station, a change that took effect December 15, 2016.
What Should I Ask an Electrician?
- Are you a California licensed C-10 electrical contractor, and will you pull the Glendale EV charging station permit? The city’s home EVCS handout, which GWP still links, says permits are issued to a C-10 contractor, or to a homeowner who is working with a licensed electrical contractor. Confirm the current rule with Building & Safety.
- Will you handle the Glendale Permits filing, inspections, and, if needed, the separate service-upgrade permit?
- Does my panel have enough capacity, or do I need an upgrade? A panel upgrade can add $800 to the standard GWP rebate, or $1,000 if you are in Glendale Care, but only if you also meet the charger-rebate rules.
- Will the Level 2 station be hardwired or plug-in, and will it support off-peak scheduling if I want the $20 monthly incentive?
- If I live in a condo, will you obtain any HOA letter the city requires?
If you need to charge away from home while you wait, Glendale has three Tesla Supercharger sites. Those are public chargers, not a home install. See our guide to Tesla Superchargers in Glendale.
This is general information, not legal, tax, or electrical advice. Program rules, rebate amounts, and permit fees can change. Check GWP and the City of Glendale for your project.
FAQ
Does GWP still offer a rebate for a home EV charger?
Yes. As of the city’s current Electric Vehicles page, GWP still lists the residential charging-station rebate. Confirm it is still open when you apply. Funding is not guaranteed.
How much can I get?
The posted standard amounts are $200 for a non-networked charger or $599 for a networked / Wi-Fi charger, plus $800 more if you also upgrade your electric panel. Glendale Care customers are listed at $300, $700, and an additional $1,000 for a panel upgrade.
Can I still claim the federal 30C tax credit?
Not for a charger placed in service after June 30, 2026. If you placed a qualified charger in service on or before that date, in an eligible census tract, you may still be able to claim it on your 2026 return. Check with a tax professional.
Do I need a permit?
For a hardwired Level 2 charger, yes. Apply through Glendale Permits and ask Building & Safety about current requirements and fees. GWP points to an expedited process for single-family homes, duplexes, and ADU/JADU units.
Who should pull the permit?
Ask a licensed C-10 electrician to pull it. The city’s home EVCS handout says the permit is issued to a C-10 contractor, or to a homeowner working with a licensed electrical contractor.
How do I get the $20 off-peak incentive?
It is a separate program from the rebate. Enroll through the Bring Your Own Charger site linked from GWP’s Electric Vehicles page, and follow the charging hours and other rules posted there.
Do I need a second electric meter?
No. GWP says it has not required a second EV sub-meter for charging stations since December 15, 2016.
Sources
- GWP: Electric Vehicles
- GWP: Residential EV Charging Station Rebate Application
- GWP: Residential Programs & Rebates
- Bring Your Own Charger: GWP off-peak enrollment
- GWP: Glendale Care
- City of Glendale: Permit Application Guidance
- City of Glendale: General Requirements for EVCS at Your Home
- City of Glendale: Citywide Fee Schedule
- IRS: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit for Individuals
- IRS: Instructions for Form 8911 (12/2025)
- IRS Fact Sheet FS-2025-05
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