HVAC rebates in California, 2026
What's available for heat pumps, AC and furnaces in California, what they pay and who qualifies — now that the federal 25C credit is gone.
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Federal 25C credit
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What changed in 2026
The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ended for equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025. What remains are state-run federal rebates where a state has launched them, utility rebates and manufacturer promotions. In June 2026 the Department of Energy renamed the federal programs (HEAR is now the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate, HEEHR) and stopped paying for switching from gas, oil or propane to a heat pump: HEEHR heat pump rebates now cover replacing electric equipment, or new construction. Savings-based HOMES rebates can still help a home that heats with gas.
Federal rebates run by the state
California has launched its federally funded home energy rebates. Under the June 2026 rules, electric-home rebates (HEEHR) pay up to $8,000 toward a heat pump that replaces electric heating, covering up to 100% of cost below 80% of area median income and up to 50% between 80% and 150%. Switching from gas, oil or propane no longer qualifies; check the state program for what it funds now.
States are reworking their programs to the June 2026 federal rules, so a program listed here may have paused or changed what it pays for. Confirm with the state before you count on a rebate.
Income limits by county
The income-based rebates use area median income. These are HUD's 80% limits for a family of four; 150% is almost twice as high.
| County | 80% limit, family of 4 |
|---|---|
| Santa Cruz County | $174,550 |
| Marin County | $168,100 |
| San Francisco County | $168,100 |
| San Mateo County | $168,100 |
| Santa Clara County | $162,400 |
| Orange County | $148,850 |
| Santa Barbara County | $145,700 |
| Napa County | $140,950 |
| San Diego County | $139,900 |
| Alameda County | $135,750 |
| Contra Costa County | $135,750 |
| Los Angeles County | $133,250 |
| Sonoma County | $131,850 |
| Ventura County | $125,600 |
| Monterey County | $125,100 |
| San Luis Obispo County | $122,400 |
| San Benito County | $117,600 |
| El Dorado County | $105,100 |
| Placer County | $105,100 |
| Sacramento County | $105,100 |
| Solano County | $104,500 |
| Yolo County | $103,700 |
| Nevada County | $100,100 |
| Alpine County | $99,850 |
| Riverside County | $98,400 |
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