Idaho
Regulations
No state-wide regulations on wood or pellet stoves that we are aware of at the moment. Check with your local authority on building codes to be sure.
Incentives
Financial Incentive: Personal Tax Deduction
Type: Residential, low income residential
For: Wood and pellet stoves
Incentive amount: 40% (tax deduction), various dollar amounts (rebates)
Summary: This statute allows taxpayers an income tax deduction of 40% of the cost of a solar, wind, geothermal, and certain biomass energy devices used for heating or electricity generation. Taxpayers can apply this 40% deduction in the year in which the system is installed and can also deduct 20% of the cost each year for three years thereafter. The maximum deduction in any one year is $5,000. The total maximum deduction is $20,000.
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Contact Information:
Phone: (208) 334-7660
Email: taxrep@tax.idaho.gov
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Link:
Updated: November 2024
Change-out Programs
Department of Environmental Quality Woodstove Changeout Program | Southeast Idaho
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Website: https://www.deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/smoke-and-burning/woodstove-funding-resources/
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Status: Active as of November, 2024
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Location: Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Oneida, or Power counties
Eligible Fuels: Wood (uncertified) or pre-2000 EPA certified wood or pellet device → Wood (certified), pellet
Notable Feature: All purchases, installation, and destruction of the old stove must be performed by a DEQ-participating vendor.
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Incentive Amounts
Contact the Pocatello Regional Office for more info.
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Program Duration
The Program is ongoing until funds are depleted.
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Procedure
Contact the Pocatello Regional Office for more info.
Requirements
Applicants must be the legal owner of the home or rental property. Renters are allowed to participate if approved by their landlord. Review the Homeowner/Tenant Agreement before submitting an application. All purchases, installation, and destruction of the old stove must be performed by a DEQ-participating vendor. Homeowners must retain a copy of the proof-of-disposal receipt for tax purposes and submit a copy of the receipt to DEQ: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Woodstove Program, 1410 N. Hilton St., Boise, ID 83706
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More Information
For more information, please visit the program website.
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Department of Environmental Quality Woodstove Changeout Program | St. Maries
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Website: https://www.deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/smoke-and-burning/woodstove-funding-resources/
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Status: Active as of November, 2024
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Location: St. Maries Woodstove Changeout Program area
Eligible Fuels: Wood (uncertified) or pre-2000 EPA certified wood or pellet device → Wood (certified), pellet
Notable Feature: All purchases, installation, and destruction of the old stove must be performed by a DEQ-participating vendor.
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Incentive Amounts
Verified low-income households will be eligible for up to $6,500. Other applicants may qualify for up to $4,000.
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Program Duration
The Program is ongoing until funds are depleted.
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Procedure
Fill out the application here.
Requirements
Applicants must be the legal owner of the home or rental property. Renters are allowed to participate if approved by their landlord. Review the Homeowner/Tenant Agreement before submitting an application. All purchases, installation, and destruction of the old stove must be performed by a DEQ-participating vendor. Homeowners must retain a copy of the proof-of-disposal receipt for tax purposes and submit a copy of the receipt to DEQ: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Woodstove Program, 1410 N. Hilton St., Boise, ID 83706
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More Information
For more information, please visit the program website.
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Department of Environmental Quality Woodstove Changeout Program | Twin Falls
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Website: https://www.deq.idaho.gov/air-quality/smoke-and-burning/woodstove-funding-resources/
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Status: Active as of November, 2024
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Location: Twin Falls Woodstove Changeout Program area
Eligible Fuels: Wood (uncertified) or pre-2000 EPA certified wood or pellet device → Wood (certified), pellet
Notable Feature: All purchases, installation, and destruction of the old stove must be performed by a DEQ-participating vendor.
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Incentive Amounts
Rebates up to $3,000.
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Program Duration
The Program is ongoing until funds are depleted.
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Procedure
Fill out the application here.
Requirements
Applicants must be the legal owner of the home or rental property. Renters are allowed to participate if approved by their landlord. Review the Homeowner/Tenant Agreement before submitting an application. All purchases, installation, and destruction of the old stove must be performed by a DEQ-participating vendor. Homeowners must retain a copy of the proof-of-disposal receipt for tax purposes and submit a copy of the receipt to DEQ: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Woodstove Program, 1410 N. Hilton St., Boise, ID 83706
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More Information
For more information, please visit the program website. For questions regarding the application, contact Heidi.Orr@deq.idaho.gov (208)736-2190.