The Home Depot Affiliate Program
The broadest home improvement catalogue in the US, with a famously short cookie.
AffiliateNicheSites is not the affiliate program. Applications are handled by The Home Depot.
At a glance
Commission
Reported 2%–8% depending on department
Commission model
Percentage of sale
Cookie duration
Reported between 1 and 14 days — confirm inside Impact before publishing a number
Network
Impact
Recurring
No
Payout threshold
Not publicly listed
Payment frequency
Not publicly listed
Geography
United States
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Overview
Home Depot is the merchant of last click: the reader almost certainly ends up there, but only converts for you if your page is the final thing they read. Build bottom-of-funnel pages — a specific product decision, a materials list, a 'which size do I need' answer — rather than inspiration content, and check the category rate card because exclusions are extensive.
Requirements and how to apply
Requirements
Home improvement relevant content; approval handled inside the network.
- Website required: Yes
- Social-only applicants: Not publicly listed
- Deep linking: Not publicly listed
- Product feed: Not publicly listed
How to apply
- Publish enough relevant content that a reviewer can see what your site is about.
- Create a publisher account with Impact if you do not already have one.
- Apply to The Home Depot through the official program page and describe your traffic honestly.
- Confirm the current commission and cookie terms in your contract before publishing links.
Best audience fit
Project build-outs and last-click product decisions.
What you can promote
Content ideas
- Garage overhead rack sizing guide
- Complete workshop bench materials list
- Epoxy vs tile garage floors
Pros and limitations
Pros
- Almost anything a project needs is in the catalogue
- High buyer trust
- Multi-item project carts
Limitations
- Short cookie window
- Significant category exclusions and rate variation
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- Cookie
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- Cookie
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- Commission
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- Cookie
- 24 hours, extended to 90 days for items added to the cart within that window
Where this fits on your site
Sources
- https://www.homedepot.com/c/SF_MS_Affiliate_Program_FAQs
- https://commissiondex.com/programs/home-depot/
Details last verified against these sources on 2026-09-05. Program terms can change at any time without notice.