How the Denver e-bike rebate works
Denver’s e-bike rebate is an instant voucher you redeem at a participating Denver bike shop — not a reimbursement you wait for. In 2026 it’s worth $675 for a standard e-bike, $625 for a standard adaptive bike, or $1,175 for an enhanced adaptive one. The standard rebate is income-capped; the adaptive rebates aren’t. Vouchers drop in timed rounds that sell out, and each one is good for 45 days.
Verified Aug 7, 2026 City of Denver ↗
Upcoming rounds
Denver has redeemed more than 10,000 e-bike vouchers since the program began — which is why each round goes quickly. Set a reminder and apply right when it opens; if vouchers run out, a waitlist catches any that expire unredeemed.
What each tier is worth in 2026
- Standard e-bike $675 Includes cargo bikes. Income-capped — household income under 100% of area median. With the $225 state credit: up to $900 off
- Standard adaptive $625 For riders with disabilities. No income limit. With the $225 state credit: up to $850 off
- Enhanced adaptive $1,175 Higher-cost adaptive bikes. No income limit. With the $225 state credit: up to $1,400 off
The income line for the standard $675 rebate (under 100% of area median, 2026)
Or qualify through a program like CARE, LEAP or SSI. Adaptive tiers have no income limit.
Who qualifies, and how to grab a voucher
Who’s eligible
- You live in the City and County of Denver (proof of address dated within the past year)
- You’re 16 or older
- One rebate per person — once you’ve redeemed a voucher, you can’t get a second
- For the standard $675 rebate, household income is under the cap below — or you’re enrolled in a program like CARE or SSI
- Adaptive rebates have no income limit
How the rounds work
- Get your proof ready before a round opens — a Colorado ID, lease or utility bill showing a Denver address dated within the past year, plus income documents if you’re going for the standard tier.
- Apply the moment a round opens. Vouchers are first-come, first-served and sell out — the final 2026 round opens September 8. If they run out, you join a waitlist: vouchers that expire unredeemed are re-issued to the list by email.
- Redeem at a participating Denver bike shop within 45 days. The rebate comes off the price at checkout; the shop handles the paperwork.
The bike must be new and bought from a participating Denver shop — Class 1, 2 or 3, with working pedals and a motor of 750 watts or less. Full-suspension mountain e-bikes don’t qualify; cargo bikes do, under the standard tier. The shop list and round sign-up live on the City of Denver’s rebate page.
The $225 state credit stacks on top
Denver’s rebate is separate from Colorado’s statewide credit, and they combine: $675 + $225 is up to $900 off a standard bike. The state’s $225 is its own instant discount at a registered retailer — no income test, no application.
$900 off still leaves a balance. Spread it out.
A voucher plus the state credit covers a big chunk, rarely all of it. Whatever’s left, you can finance — and because the rebate shrinks what you borrow, you pay interest on a smaller number.
What Denver riders ask
How much is the Denver e-bike rebate?
$675 for a standard e-bike (cargo bikes included), $625 for a standard adaptive bike, or $1,175 for an enhanced adaptive bike, as of 2026. The standard rebate is income-capped; the adaptive rebates have no income limit.
When does the next Denver e-bike rebate round open?
The last scheduled round of 2026 opens Tuesday, September 8 at 11 a.m. Mountain — July’s vouchers were all claimed. Apply the moment it opens; if vouchers run out you’re added to a waiting list, and any that expire unredeemed are re-issued to the list by email. Denver lets you subscribe for a reminder before each release.
What’s the income limit for the Denver e-bike rebate?
The standard $675 rebate needs household income under 100% of Denver’s area median — $100,800 for one person up to $167,100 for six or more, as of August 2026. You can also qualify by being enrolled in a program like CARE or SSI. The adaptive rebates have no income limit.
Is the Denver rebate a voucher or a reimbursement?
A voucher. It comes off the price at a participating Denver bike shop, so you never front the full amount or wait for a check. Each voucher is good for 45 days; if you hit delays, you can apply for a 90-day extension.
Can I use the Denver rebate with the Colorado state credit?
Yes. Denver says its rebate stacks with the $225 state credit — $675 + $225 is up to $900 off a standard bike, or up to 80% of the price. The enhanced adaptive tier stacks to $1,400.
Who can get a Denver e-bike rebate?
Denver residents aged 16 or older, with proof of a Denver address dated within the past year. It’s one rebate per person — once you’ve redeemed a voucher, you can’t receive a second one.
What e-bikes qualify in Denver?
A new e-bike from a participating Denver shop — Class 1, 2 or 3, with working pedals and a motor of 750 watts or less. Full-suspension mountain e-bikes are excluded. Cargo bikes qualify under the standard tier if they’re rated to carry at least 100 lbs.
Not in Denver? See the Colorado statewide credit or every US e-bike rebate we can verify.