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Village of Winnetka Water & Electric customers, Illinois · Rebate

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate (Village of Winnetka)

Run by Village of Winnetka Water & Electric Department

Winnetka electric customers get up to $500, limited to half the cost, for a hardwired Level 2 or Level 3 EV charger that passes Village inspection.

Open Checked Oct 27, 2026

Amounts

How much you get

Up to $500, limited to 50% of charger and installation cost (excluding tax, discounts and permit costs). One award per household. Paid by check.

Eligibility

Do I qualify?

You need to meet all 3 of these.

  • Village of Winnetka electric utility customer in good standing; the charger must be on a Village of Winnetka electric meter.

  • You need a Village building permit and the charging system must pass a final Village electrical inspection.

    What to doGet a building permit (with a Residential Load Calculation Worksheet for wiring upgrades) and schedule the final electrical inspection.

  • New Level 2 (240V) or Level 3 charger, hardwired to the panel. Used, refurbished, gifted, won or vehicle-bundled chargers don't qualify.

Applying

How to apply

You apply online. Complete applications within six (6) months of installation. Only projects bought on or after January 1 of the funding year qualify; incentives end for the year when funds run out (no waiting list).

  1. Have an electrician check your wiring and pull a permit.
  2. Install a hardwired Level 2 or 3 charger and pass final inspection.
  3. Apply online within six months of installation.

    Go to villageofwinnetka.org

  4. Receive a check.

    The Village mails a check once the application is approved; allow up to six weeks.

What you'll need

  • Photo of charger model and serial number

  • Paid, itemized invoices for charger and installation

  • Final inspection documentation

  • Photo of the UL rating on the nameplate

Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailElectric Utility Rebate Program - Village of Winnetka · 2026 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate Program Guide - Village of Winnetka

Questions about applying847-716-3515

Your address

Next steps

Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.

FAQ

Questions

How much does Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate (Village of Winnetka) pay?

Up to $500 back.

Do I need to be a Village of Winnetka Water & Electric customer?

Yes. It’s only for homes in Village of Winnetka Water & Electric customers, Illinois. See Do I qualify for the details.

Do I need approval before I buy?

You need a Village building permit and the charging system must pass a final Village electrical inspection. Get a building permit (with a Residential Load Calculation Worksheet for wiring upgrades) and schedule the final electrical inspection.

What’s the deadline?

No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.

Is it still available?

Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.

References

Sources

This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.

  1. Electric Utility Rebate Program - Village of Winnetkavillageofwinnetka.org · Read Oct 27, 2026 · Re-checked weekly
  2. 2026 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate Program Guide - Village of Winnetkavillageofwinnetka.org · Read Oct 27, 2026 · Re-checked monthly

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