For Multifamily Property Owners

SOMAH – Solar on Multifamily Affordable Homes

Provides incentives for solar installations on affordable multifamily housing, aiming to reduce energy costs for low-income residents.

What is SOMAH?

The Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) Program, funded by the State of California, offers financial incentives for installing solar panels on qualifying affordable housing properties in California. It’s designed to reduce utility costs for residents while helping property owners invest in clean energy.

OC Goes Solar supports Orange County participants with local outreach, education, and technical guidance.

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) oversees the SOMAH program.

How It Works

The Simple Path to Solar for Affordable Housing Properties

Explore

Request an informational meeting or explore the SOMAH Program website to verify your eligibility.

Connect & Learn

Schedule a program overview presentation with OC Goes Solar for 1:1 assistance or to ask questions.

Apply & Install

Work with the SOMAH program technical team to receive a free custom proposal and installation guidance.

Save & Share

Lower electricity bills for tenants and common areas, strengthen tenant satisfaction, and build energy resilience.

Eligibility criteria apply. Please confirm details at calsomah.org.

Why Participate in SOMAH?

Access to generous state-funded solar incentives

Free technical support from the program administrators & your local nonprofit

New incentives for integrated energy storage

Additional funds for eligible costs (including roof repairs)

Supports long-term utility bill savings for tenants & property owners

Helps meet sustainability and resilience goals

What Property Owners and Tenants are Saying

"I'm most excited about continuing the solar installations across our portfolio and showing our peers in affordable housing how it's easy to do — and that it makes a difference. I definitely recommend the program to eery affordable housing provider. It delivers clean energy, not just for residents, but for the whole community."

“A lot of the times we come up short at the end of the month. So any sort of money we can save is helpful, and multiplying it over the months, it's a good amount that we're saving with solar. And it doesn't only benefit me, it benefits everybody in these apartments. I'm very grateful for that.”

"The money savings makes us most excited, being able to save $50 a month will really help out. We'll be able to go on a family vacation and buy clothes."

“We can generate power upstairs and directly supply electricity to each household. The installation of solar power can save on electricity costs for us residents. Because we are all low-income seniors, having electricity costs subsidies is crucial.”

Ready to Get Started?

Bring state-funded solar to your property

Upcoming Workshops

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Helpful Links & Tools

Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (Program Overview)

Key info on eligibility, incentive levels, and timelines.

OCGS Support Request Form

Email us to request a free introductory meeting with our team.

Application Process & Documents

Get a head start by filling this short affordability prescreen request form

FAQs

The calsomah.org website has more information and a dedicated FAQ section.

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