Solar On Multi-Family Affordable Housing (SOMAH)
The Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) Program provides solar incentives to affordable housing in California, reducing energy costs, empowering tenants, and creating clean energy jobs in underserved communities.
Los Angeles County-Property Owners
Boost Your Property, Wallet, and Community With SOMAH Solar!
SOMAH has a $100 million annual budget through 2032 and aims to install 300 MW of solar statewide.
- Up to 100% of installation costs covered when combined with tax credits and SOMAH incentives.
- Lower and stabilized common area energy costs, reducing operating expenses.
- No-cost technical assistance (feasibility studies, financial modeling, contractor bid support).
- Compliance with California clean energy mandates and alignment with sustainability goals.
- Enhanced property value and marketability—solar makes properties more attractive to tenants and investors.
- Tenant satisfaction and retention—tenants save $30–$80/month on average, improving affordability.
- Community goodwill and workforce development—contractors provide paid job training for local residents.
Tenants also benefit, with guaranteed bill credits and no rent hikes. It’s clean energy with community impact.
As of the latest update, the SOMAH (Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing) Program has supported:
- 773 projects
- Serving 56,368 tenant units
- With 149.9 megawatts of reserved and installed solar capacity
This data reflects completed and reserved projects and is updated quarterly by the program administrators.
This is a first-come, first-served opportunity, and we strongly encourage Tribal Nations, Public Housing Agencies, Governmental Housing Agencies, and Affordable Housing providers to take advantage of these resources before funding runs out.
Click below to see "Incentives and Savings" or "see if you qualify here today!"
CLEAN POWER 4 Tribal Nations
Walking in Light, Solar for Tribal Communities
SOMAH supports Tribal Nations in reclaiming energy sovereignty through Solar and battery storage. From the Bishop Paiute Tribe’s 49-kW installation at Coyote Mountain Apartments—cutting energy costs and building resilience, to hands-on support and job training, SOMAH helps Tribes harness the sun to honor tradition, reduce bills, and power a sustainable future.
By reducing energy costs, creating clean energy jobs, and honoring environmental stewardship, SOMAH helps power a sustainable future rooted in tradition and self-determination. Get free technical assistance to get started.
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Explore Climate and Environmental Careers In Solar:
- Project Management
- Systems Design
- PV Installations
Launch your solar career with SOMAH’s paid job training! Through the free HeatSpring SOMAH Academy, you’ll gain a solid foundation in solar energy—on your own schedule. Graduates can qualify for hands-on, paid training on real SOMAH projects, earning competitive wages while building a cleaner, more equitable future.
1. Enroll in the free HeatSpring Training Academy. It's self-paced, 40 hours, and you can complete the learning online here.
You can also click here to get started today.
