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About the Program
The Multifamily Electric Vehicle Charging Assistance Program is a rebate and technical assistance program for multifamily properties in the District of Columbia. The program offers financial assistance and no-cost technical assistance with the purchase, installation, and maintenance of electric vehicle charging equipment at or near multifamily buildings.
The program is administered by nonprofit Catalyst Mobility working together with the District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). From project planning through reimbursement, Catalyst Mobility works alongside participants every step of the way.
Program staff can help with:
- Site planning and feasibility
- Equipment selection
- Utility coordination with Pepco
- Permitting guidance
- Installer coordination
- Rebate processing
- Project completion and ongoing operations & maintenance
Projects must generally:
- Install a minimum of four charging ports
- Include a five-year warranty and maintenance plan
- Be completed by September 30, 2027
Program Links
For more program information on how/where to apply, project evaluation criteria for rebates, project timelines, and Catalyst Mobility:
Program Highlights
- Funding available for Level 1 & Level 2 EV charging
- Rebates covering up to 60% of eligible project costs for resident-only charging
- Rebates covering up to 80% of eligible project costs for publicly accessible charging
- Free technical assistance from application through installation
- Priority given to projects located in EV charging deserts and underserved communities
Who Can Apply
- Multifamily property owners, property managers, condominium or cooperative organizations
- Qualified EV installers with signed authorization from the property owner. Most applications are expected to be submitted by the installer with signed owner authorization
- Site hosts within a quarter-mile of a multifamily building (e.g., schools, faith-based organizations, libraries, retail locations, etc.)
- EV charging companies authorized to install curbside charging
Funding Available
Up to $850,000 is available for rebates under this program. Funding is provided through the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust and is administered by Catalyst Mobility on behalf of DOEE. All awards are subject to the requirements of the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Agreement, applicable DOEE grant terms, and all relevant federal, District, and local laws, codes, and standards.
Timeline & Key Dates
Date | Milestone |
| September 16, 2026 | Applications open (rolling). Submit the Application Form when ready, or contact Catalyst Mobility first with questions or to request technical assistance. |
| Target: late November 2026 | Applications scored and rebates reserved until funds are committed. Remaining eligible applications go to a bench list. |
| Spring – early Summer 2027 | Primary construction window. |
| August 15, 2027 | Closeout-readiness review for any project not yet closed (inspection, commissioning date, final invoice, warranty package, data access, remaining documentation). |
| August 31, 2027 | Target: installation complete. |
| September 20, 2027 | Deadline: equipment operational / commissioned. |
| September 30, 2027 | Deadline: final installer invoice and complete closeout packet received by Catalyst Mobility. Last participant action date. |
Individual project schedules will vary based on permitting, utility coordination, and site conditions. Catalyst Mobility will work with each approved project to maintain momentum toward the overall program deadline.
September 30, 2027 is the last participant deadline. No project may invoice Catalyst Mobility after September 30, 2027 except a Catalyst Mobility-approved extension. Individual projects may finish earlier.