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$8000 mini split TECH Public Reporting HEEHRA Rebates

$8000 mini split TECH Public Reporting HEEHRA Rebates

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1-888-494-2532 (general inquiries, Spanish support available), 1-800-952-5210 (fraud/complaints)
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Eligibility
Income-qualified California single-family and multifamily residents
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TECH Clean California HEEHRA Rebates provide federally-funded rebates through the Inflation Reduction Act for heat pump installations in California homes. Single-family households can receive up to $8,000 (below 80% AMI) or $4,000 (80-150% AMI), while multifamily properties can receive up to $14,000 per unit for heat pumps, water heaters, electric appliances, and electrical upgrades.
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Up to $8,000 rebate for heat pump equipment through HEEHRA
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Reembolsos HEEHRA de TECH Clean California - Reembolsos de hasta $8,000 para bombas de calor. Folletos disponibles en español sobre reembolsos multifamiliares e información sobre vivir con una bomba de calor. Línea de ayuda con soporte en español: 1-888-494-2532
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https://techcleanca.com/incentives/heehrarebates/
⚠️ Funds fully reserved as of February 24, 2026. HEEHRA single-family rebates are not accepting new applications statewide. A waitlist is open — you only get paid if your heat pump is installed after a reservation approval comes through. Multifamily HEEHRA is also paused for new submissions. Check techcleanca.com/incentives/heehrarebates for reopening news. [Source: techcleanca.com/incentives/heehrarebates (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Last verified: 2026-05-17

What this is

HEEHRA (Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Act) is a federal Inflation Reduction Act program. California runs its slice through TECH Clean California. Income-qualified households can get up to $8,000 off a heat pump that heats and cools your home, plus money toward water heaters, electric stoves, panels, and wiring in some cases.

Who qualifies (single family)

Single-family includes houses, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, condos, and manufactured/mobile homes.
  • Up to $8,000 rebate — household income at or below 80% of your county's Area Median Income (AMI).
  • Up to $4,000 rebate — household income between 80% and 150% of AMI.

How much you get

Single family covers heat pump HVAC only (two-speed or variable speed, ENERGY STAR certified). The rebate goes to your contractor, who passes the discount to you on the invoice.
Multifamily (5+ units, with income-qualified tenants) — up to $14,000 per unit, broken down:
Equipment
Rebate
Heat pump HVAC (variable speed)
$8,000
Heat pump HVAC (two-speed)
$7,500
Electric panel upgrade
$4,000
Electric wiring
$2,500
In-unit heat pump water heater
$1,750
Heat pump clothes dryer
$840
Electric stove / cooktop / oven
$840
Heat pump water heater (basic)
$700
[Source: techcleanca.com/incentives/heehrarebates (accessed 2026-05-17)]

How to apply (when funds reopen)

  1. Check income at heehra-incomeportal.com. Enter your county and household size.
  1. Find a HEEHRA-certified contractor at The Switch Is On Contractor Finder. Look for the blue HEEHRA badge. Only certified contractors can submit your rebate.
  1. Verify income through the portal. You'll need the contractor's email address. (If you don't have one yet, enter your own and update later.) Approval usually comes within three days by email.
  1. Your contractor reserves the rebate before any work starts. The heat pump must be installed AFTER the reservation is approved — otherwise no rebate.
  1. The rebate is applied as a discount on your contractor's invoice. You don't pay up front and wait for a check.

What you can do right now (funds reserved)

  • Join the waitlist. Submit your reservation anyway — it goes on the Northern California waitlist in case money frees up. You still must wait for approval before installing.
  • Check the federal 25C tax credit. The IRA also offers a 30% tax credit (up to $2,000) on heat pump equipment and installation. This is separate from HEEHRA and is still active. Ask your tax preparer or see IRS Form 5695.
  • Check utility rebates. PG&E, SMUD, and others offer separate heat pump incentives that don't depend on HEEHRA funding.

Common pitfalls

  • Installing before reservation approval kills the rebate. No exceptions, no retroactive payments.
  • Using a non-certified contractor. Even if they're a great installer, only HEEHRA-trained, TECH-certified contractors can submit. The badge matters.
  • Refrigerant rules changed January 1, 2026 — heat pumps must use refrigerants with global warming potential of 700 or lower. Your contractor handles this, but verify the model is on the approved list before signing.
  • Income-qualifying once doesn't last forever. If the program reopens and your situation changed, re-verify.

Where to get help

  • TECH Clean California helpline: 1-888-494-2532 (Spanish support available)
  • Fraud or complaints: 1-800-952-5210
  • Spanish: Línea de ayuda con soporte en español: 1-888-494-2532. Reembolsos de hasta $8,000 para bombas de calor cuando el programa reabra.

Sources

Re-confirmed 2026-05-30: HEEHRA single-family rebates remain fully reserved statewide (Northern California filled Feb 24, 2026; Central/Southern filled Jan 7, 2026), and no new income-verification applications are being accepted. The waitlist is the only path in, and a heat pump must still be installed after a reservation is approved. A "Phase II" has been signaled by the California Energy Commission but has no confirmed reopening date. Standard (market-rate) TECH single-family incentives are also fully reserved (since Nov 14, 2025). Meanwhile, the federal 25C tax credit (30%, up to \$2,000) and separate utility rebates (PG&E, SMUD) are still available. [Source: techcleanca.com/incentives/heehrarebates (accessed 2026-05-30)]