How much does a heat pump cost in California after rebates?
The most common job, a ducted air-source heat pump, whole home (~3 ton, ~2,000 sq ft), costs $20,000 before rebates. Most jobs cost between $14,000 and $28,000. With the biggest open rebate ($5,000), you could pay about $15,000.
How much does a heat pump cost?
| Project | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducted air-source heat pump, whole home (~3 ton, ~2,000 sq ft) | $14,000 | $20,000 | $28,000 |
| Ductless mini-split heat pump, single zone (9-18k BTU) | $3,500 | $6,000 | $9,000 |
| Ductless mini-split heat pump, multi-zone (3 indoor zones) | $9,000 | $16,000 | $25,000 |
| Cold-climate premium ducted heat pump, whole home (~3 ton, NEEP ccASHP-listed, top tier) | $17,000 | $23,000 | $32,000 |
| Heat pump water heater, 50-80 gallon | $2,700 | $4,500 | $7,500 |
| Ground-source (geothermal) heat pump, whole home (~3-4 ton) | $25,000 | $40,000 | $65,000 |
What the typical price covers: variable-speed ducted heat pump outdoor unit and air handler sized ~3 tons, line set, refrigerant, thermostat, condensate, electrical circuit, removal of old equipment, permit, commissioning, using existing usable ductwork.
These ranges come from Northeast and national installer data. Prices in California can be lower or higher, so get two or three quotes.
Is there a rebate for a heat pump in California?
Yes. We track 30 heat pump programs taking applications in California. The largest is $5,000 from Burbank Water and Power (BWP).
- Silicon Valley Power heat pump HVAC rebate: up to $10,000 (not yet confirmed)
- Silicon Valley Power heat pump water heater rebate: up to $5,500 (not yet confirmed)
- Glendale Water & Power heat pump and mini-split HVAC rebate: up to $5,000 (not yet confirmed)
- Burbank Water and Power heat pump HVAC and mini-split rebate (Electrify Your Home): up to $5,000
- SMUD heat pump water heater rebates: up to $4,000
- Glendale Water & Power heat pump water heater rebate: up to $4,000 (not yet confirmed)
- Peninsula Clean Energy heat pump water heater rebate: up to $3,500 (not yet confirmed)
- Sonoma Clean Power heat pump heating and cooling rebate: up to $3,500
- SMUD heat pump HVAC rebates: up to $3,000
- Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Electrify Your Home - heat pump water heaters and heat pump HVAC: up to $3,000 (not yet confirmed)
- LADWP Consumer Rebate Program - heat pump HVAC: up to $2,500
- LADWP Consumer Rebate Program - heat pump water heater: up to $2,500
See all 30 programs on the California page.
7 more programs are closed, not open yet, or not confirmed: California HEEHRA (federal HEAR) rebates via TECH Clean California - single-family heat pumps, California HEEHRA (federal HEAR) rebates via TECH Clean California - multifamily, TECH Clean California single-family heat pump HVAC and heat pump water heater incentives (general market), Golden State Rebates - heat pump water heater instant rebate, Anaheim Public Utilities home incentives - heat pump water heater and heat pump HVAC, Riverside Public Utilities ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater rebate and 1 more.
Which utilities pay heat pump rebates?
Most rebates depend on who supplies your power or gas.
| Utility | Programs | Largest rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) | 1 | Varies |
| Southern California Edison (SCE) | 1 | Varies |
| San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) | 1 | Varies |
| Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) | 1 | Varies |
| Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) | 2 | $4,000 |
| Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) | 2 | $2,500 |
| Glendale Water & Power | 2 | $5,000 |
| Pasadena Water and Power | 2 | $520 |
| Burbank Water and Power | 2 | $5,000 |
| Riverside Public Utilities | 1 | Varies |
| Alameda Municipal Power | 2 | $2,000 |
| Silicon Valley Power (City of Santa Clara) | 2 | $10,000 |
| Redding Electric Utility | 2 | $2,000 |
| MCE (Marin Clean Energy) | 2 | $675 |
| Peninsula Clean Energy (WestLight Energy) | 2 | $3,500 |
| Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) | 1 | $2,500 |
| Sonoma Clean Power | 2 | $3,500 |
| CleanPowerSF | 2 | $1,800 |
| San Diego Community Power | 1 | $150 |
| Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) | 1 | $3,000 |
How much will I pay after rebates?
Start with the typical price, $20,000. Take off the largest rebate you qualify for. With $5,000 from Burbank Water and Power (BWP), that is about $15,000.
Rebates have rules: approved equipment, an approved contractor, and sometimes income limits. Some can be combined, some can't. Check each program before you sign a contract.
Use the rebate calculator to see what applies at your zip code.
Is there a federal tax credit?
No. The federal credits for heat pumps and batteries (25C and 25D) ended for installs after December 31, 2025.
How do I find a licensed installer in California?
We list 11,067 California contractors whose state license covers heat pump work. Each one shows its license, and many show a phone number or website.
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Sources
- MA EEAC / NMR - 2024/2025 Residential Heat Pump Pricing Study (MA25X05-BR-RHPINV2), ducted ~ $6,912/ton (Aug 2025$) (2026)
- CT DEEP - CTAC Q&A tracker (average ASHP cost ~ $6,600/ton, 2024 CT installs) (2025)
- Angi - Cost to install a mini split in New York, NY (12,000 BTU ~ $3,800-$4,500) (2026)
- HomeGuide - Mini split installation cost (single zone $2,500-$6,000; 12k BTU $3,500-$5,000) (2026)
- MA EEAC / NMR - 2024/2025 Residential Heat Pump Pricing Study (ductless ~ $7,203/ton, 2024 invoices) (2026)
- MA EEAC - Residential Heat Pump Invoice Cost Analysis (MA23X14-B-RHPINV): ductless ~ $5,830/ton, ~2.3 zones per project (Jan 2024$) (2024)
- NREL (Wilson et al.), Heat pumps for all? Distributions of the costs and benefits of residential air-source heat pumps in the US, Joule (ducted average ~ $22,400) (2024)
- BetterHouse - Cold-climate heat pumps: what the spec requires and what they cost ($12,000-$32,500 cold-climate vs $9,270-$22,295 standard) (2026)
- Angi - Cost to install a heat pump water heater (avg ~ $4,200; $2,800-$8,000) (2026)
- ENERGY STAR - What goes into the cost of installing a heat pump water heater? (unit $1,500-$3,000 + labor/materials $1,000-$3,000) (2026)
- MA EEAC - Residential Heat Pump Invoice Cost Analysis (MA23X14-B-RHPINV): GSHP ~ $14,211/ton (Jan 2024$) (2024)
- EnergySage - Ground source heat pump cost ($15,000-$40,000+) (2025)
- Programs: official program pages, checked 2026-10-11. Installers: California state license records.