LADWP Heat Pump Rebates

LADWP heat pump rebate amounts by system type and tier

LADWP pays per ton of cooling capacity, and the rate rises with the efficiency of the matched system shown on its AHRI certificate. Ductless systems have their own, higher schedule and a seventh top tier. The table below copies the tiers LADWP published for equipment purchased and installed on or after November 1, 2025.

A system must meet both numbers in a row to earn that tier. LADWP’s minimum for any heat pump rebate is 15.2 SEER2 and 7.7 HSPF2. LADWP also lists heat pump water heaters at up to $2,500 per unit (minimum 3.3 UEF, 30 gallons or more), which is a separate rebate.

Worked examples: what your system could earn

The rebate equals tons times the per-ton rate for the tier your matched system reaches. Tonnage comes from the outdoor unit’s rated cooling capacity, where 12,000 BTU per hour equals one ton.

These figures are LADWP rebate amounts only, not net project prices. Funding is limited, and LADWP states that rebates are not guaranteed, so treat any estimate as conditional until the check arrives.

Who is eligible: a checklist

Eligibility starts with your electric bill. LADWP requires that you be an LADWP residential customer with active electric meter service, so the program covers homes that LADWP supplies, mostly inside Los Angeles city limits, such as Westchester, San Pedro, Venice and Harbor City.

Check your bill first if you live in the South Bay. Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, for example, receive electricity delivered and billed by Southern California Edison, according to each city’s Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach Clean Power Alliance pages. If your bill comes from SCE, the LADWP rebate does not apply.

• You are an LADWP residential customer with an active electric meter.
• The home is an existing residence, not new construction or an ADU.
• The equipment is a central, split, mini-split or multi-split heat pump. PTHP units are not eligible.
• The matched system rates at least 15.2 SEER2 and 7.7 HSPF2 on its AHRI certificate.
• It was purchased and installed on or after November 1, 2025, for the current tiers.
• The Building and Safety permit is finalled before you apply.
• You can postmark or submit the application within 12 months of the purchase date.
• If the home has more than one system, you apply for all of them at the same time.

How to apply for the LADWP heat pump rebate, step by step

LADWP accepts the application only after the equipment is both purchased and installed. The order below keeps the paperwork in line with what LADWP asks for.

1. Size the system. A room-by-room Manual J load calculation sets the tonnage, which also sets the rebate. See HVAC load calculations in Los Angeles.
2. Confirm the AHRI match. Choose an indoor and outdoor combination whose AHRI certificate shows the SEER2 and HSPF2 tier you are paying for.
3. Pull the permit before work starts. LADWP requires a final approved Building and Safety permit. Our guide to HVAC permit requirements in Los Angeles County covers what the inspector checks.
4. Install and close out the permit. Title 24 field verification is part of closing many HVAC permits. HERS vs ECC in California explains who performs it.
5. Gather the documents: the paid itemized invoice with make, model and matching AHRI reference number, the AHRI certificate, and the final approved permit.
6. Submit. Upload legible PDFs or images through your LADWP online account, or mail Parts A and B of the signed application with page 1 of your LADWP bill, the original proof of purchase and the other required documents to the CRP Processing Center. Keep copies of everything.
7. Allow for verification. LADWP may inspect the installation before it releases the rebate check.

The current application form is on the LADWP Consumer Rebate Program page. LADWP lists 866-484-0433 for program questions, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where the load calculation and permit fit

A right-sized system protects both comfort and the rebate amount. An oversized heat pump earns more per-ton rebate on paper, but it short-cycles and costs more to buy, so the extra rebate rarely closes the gap. Our Manual J load calculations start at $795 and give you a tonnage number you can hand to any installer.

The permit matters for a different reason: without a final approved Building and Safety permit, LADWP will not pay. Schedule the final inspection early enough that the permit is signed off well inside the 12-month window. If you are still weighing the switch, compare operating costs in heat pump vs gas furnace in Los Angeles.

Other heat pump incentives in October 2026

Several incentives that once stacked with the LADWP rebate have ended or run out of funds. Check each one before you count on it.

For background on how heat pumps work, see the Energy.gov heat pump systems guide.

How HVAC Inspections Los Angeles helps

HVAC Inspections Los Angeles inspects, installs and repairs heat pump systems from its Hermosa Beach office at 1105 6th St. Matt Alba is a NATE-certified HVAC systems inspector, and the company is a Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Contractor, a Trane Comfort Specialist and a TECH Clean California participating contractor. Estimates are free, and for homes inside LADWP territory the estimate shows which rebate tier the proposed system reaches.

LADWP heat pump rebate FAQ

How much is the LADWP heat pump rebate in 2026?

For equipment purchased and installed on or after November 1, 2025, LADWP pays $1,000 to $1,250 per ton for central ducted, split and packaged heat pumps and $1,500 to $2,500 per ton for ductless mini-split and multi-split systems. The exact rate depends on the system’s SEER2 and HSPF2 tier.

Do I need a permit to get the LADWP rebate?

Yes. LADWP lists a final approved Building and Safety permit as a required document, along with the paid itemized invoice and the AHRI certificate. Apply only after the permit is finalled.

Can I get the LADWP rebate if I live in Hermosa Beach or Manhattan Beach?

Not if your electricity comes from Southern California Edison, which delivers and bills power in both cities according to their city websites. LADWP requires an active LADWP residential electric meter, so check the utility named on your bill.

How long do I have to apply?

LADWP requires applications to be postmarked within 12 months of the purchase date, and only after the equipment is both purchased and installed. Funding is first-come, first-served, so applying soon after the permit is finalled is safer.

Can I still claim the federal tax credit for a heat pump?

No, not for a new installation. The IRS states the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit covers improvements made through December 31, 2025. Heat pumps placed in service in 2026 do not qualify.