Where is my New York energy rebate check?
New York is mailing one-time energy rebate checks of $100 to $200 to eligible residents in fall 2026. There is no application and no online status tool.
Rebate amounts
| Filing status (2024 return) | 2024 NY income | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Single, head of household, married filing separately | $150,000 or less | $100 |
| Married filing jointly, qualifying surviving spouse | $150,000 or less | $200 |
| Married filing jointly, qualifying surviving spouse | Over $150,000 up to $300,000 | $150 |
You must have filed a 2024 New York resident return (IT-201) on time, lived in New York all of 2024, and not been claimed as a dependent.
Source: NY Tax Dept: Energy rebate check
Avoid rebate scams
No application is needed and checks are mailed, not direct deposited. Anyone texting or calling to “claim” your rebate, or asking for bank details, is not the Tax Department.
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Source: NY Tax Dept: Energy rebate check
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Frequently asked
Do I need to apply for the NY energy rebate?
No. Eligible residents receive it automatically by mail based on their 2024 New York return.
Can I check the status of my energy rebate online?
New York does not offer an online status tool for these checks. They are mailed over several weeks to your latest address on file.
Source: NY Tax Dept: Energy rebate check
Figures and rules on this page come from the official and published sources linked above, as of November 2026. People and numbers in the examples are made up to explain the idea. This page is general information, not tax or legal advice for your situation, and laws change; check the linked source or ask a licensed CPA before you act.
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