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REBATE STATUS · LAST CHECKED NOVEMBER 4, 2026

Washington heat pump rebates in 2026: what your quote should show

Quick answer

In Washington most heat pump money comes from your utility, and most of it goes through the contractor: PSE’s conversion rebate is “only available through the contractor working on your project”, and Seattle City Light and Avista pay incentives to contractors.

The federal HEEHR/HOMES rebates had not launched. A state-funded HEAR program runs through local administrators for households at or below 150% of area median income.

Programs at a glance

Washington residential heat-pump programs, checked November 4, 2026
ProgramStatusIncome-qualifiedHow it reaches you
PSE electric resistance to heat pump conversion rebatePuget Sound EnergyOpenHigher amounts for lower incomes“This rebate is only available through the contractor working on your project.” For Efficiency Boost, you attest to income on site.
PSE income-qualified heat pump rebate (from gas)Puget Sound EnergyOpenYesRebate after installation: “Rebate application must be submitted within 30 days of install.” The page doesn’t say who submits it; ask your contractor.
Seattle City Light heat pump instant discountSeattle City LightOpenNoInstant discount to the contractor through participating distributors. Ask that it is passed through on your quote.
Seattle Clean Heat (oil to heat pump)City of Seattle Office of Sustainability & EnvironmentOpenHigher amounts for lower incomesInstant rebate through the participating contractor.
Avista Washington HVAC contractor incentiveAvista UtilitiesOpenNoPaid to the contractor, who “may choose to pass on to you”. Ask whether it is in your price.
Snohomish County PUD heating rebatesSnohomish County PUDOpenNoShown on the contractor’s bill; the contractor files.
Washington state HEAR (state-funded)Washington Department of Commerce, through about 40 local administratorsUnclear — check with programYesCheck with your local administrator.

Program details

PSE electric resistance to heat pump conversion rebate

Run by
Puget Sound Energy
Status
Open
What it covers
Replacing electric resistance heat with a ducted or ductless air-source heat pump.
Amounts
“Get a $1,500 rebate”; “$2,400 Efficiency Boost rebate based on your income.” The rebate is applied after tax and can’t exceed the post-tax price.
Income-qualified
Higher amounts for lower incomes
On the quote or after?
“This rebate is only available through the contractor working on your project.” For Efficiency Boost, you attest to income on site.
Before you sign
Use a PSE Trade Ally or Recommended Energy Professional; PSE says you “may not use an out-of-network contractor”.
Source
Official program page. Verified on the official page, November 4, 2026.

PSE income-qualified heat pump rebate (from gas)

Run by
Puget Sound Energy
Status
Open
What it covers
Income-qualified PSE customers installing a heat pump system.
Amounts
“PSE offers a $4,000 rebate on a heat pump system.” (PSE’s conversion page describes it as “up to $4,000”.)
Income-qualified
Yes
On the quote or after?
Rebate after installation: “Rebate application must be submitted within 30 days of install.” The page doesn’t say who submits it; ask your contractor.
Before you sign
“This rebate is for income-qualified customers only”; check eligibility first. “Must be installed by a PSE Trade Ally or REP.”
Source
Official program page. Verified on the official page, November 4, 2026.

Seattle City Light heat pump instant discount

Run by
Seattle City Light
Status
Open
What it covers
Qualifying heat pumps for City Light customers.
Amounts
$300, $400 or $600 by efficiency tier.
Income-qualified
No
On the quote or after?
Instant discount to the contractor through participating distributors. Ask that it is passed through on your quote.
Before you sign
Ask whether your contractor buys through a participating distributor.
Source
Official program page. Verified on the official page, November 4, 2026.

Seattle Clean Heat (oil to heat pump)

Run by
City of Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment
Status
Open
What it covers
Seattle homes switching from oil heat to a qualifying Mitsubishi Electric heat pump through a participating contractor.
Amounts
“$2,000 instant rebate”, plus a $4,000 bonus for households at 81–150% of area median income for “installations completed by May 30, 2027”.
Income-qualified
Higher amounts for lower incomes
On the quote or after?
Instant rebate through the participating contractor.
Before you sign
Fill out the Homeowner Participation Form and give it to your contractor before installation.
Source
Official program page. Verified on the official page, November 4, 2026.

Avista Washington HVAC contractor incentive

Run by
Avista Utilities
Status
Open
What it covers
Qualifying heat pumps for Avista Washington customers.
Amounts
$300, $400 or $600 per outdoor system by tier.
Income-qualified
No
On the quote or after?
Paid to the contractor, who “may choose to pass on to you”. Ask whether it is in your price.
Before you sign
Ask whether the incentive is reflected in the quote.
Source
Official program page. Verified on the official page, November 4, 2026.

Snohomish County PUD heating rebates

Run by
Snohomish County PUD
Status
Open
What it covers
Ducted heat pump conversions and ducted inverter-driven systems for PUD customers.
Amounts
Ducted conversion $1,800; ducted inverter-driven $2,500. No ductless amount on the page; check with the program.
Income-qualified
No
On the quote or after?
Shown on the contractor’s bill; the contractor files.
Before you sign
Use a contractor registered with the PUD.
Source
Official program page. Verified on the official page, November 4, 2026.

Washington state HEAR (state-funded)

Run by
Washington Department of Commerce, through about 40 local administrators
Status
Unclear — check with program — funded, but availability differs by area
What it covers
Electrification upgrades for households at or below 150% of area median income.
Amounts
Check with your local administrator; Commerce doesn’t list amounts.
Income-qualified
Yes
On the quote or after?
Check with your local administrator.
Before you sign
Find your local administrator through Commerce before you sign.
Source
Official program page. Partly verified — some details not stated on the official page, November 4, 2026.

Federal Home Energy Rebates (HEAR and HOMES) in Washington

Washington’s federal programs (HEEHR, branded locally as HARP, and HOMES) had not launched. Commerce’s timeline showed the state awaiting DOE approval to launch, and said it was evaluating DOE’s June 2026 program notices. Commerce says the federal rebates will be at the point of sale and need approval before buying. Commerce: IRA home energy rebates.

Check your quote

Send these to each installer in writing before you sign.

  1. Is the total on this quote before or after rebates and discounts? Please list each one you subtracted or assumed, with its amount.
  2. Who applies for each rebate, you or me, and when? If I apply, which documents will you give me?
  3. Are you a participating or registered contractor for each program you mentioned? Does anything need to be approved or reserved before I sign or before installation starts?
  4. If a rebate is denied, reduced or the program runs out of money, who pays the difference?
  5. Does this quote assume any federal tax credit? (The 25C credit does not apply to 2026 installations.)

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Last checked: . Programs change, pause and run out of funds. Confirm with the program before you sign. Informational only. This is not financial, tax, legal or professional installation advice, and we do not verify any installer’s work.

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