Seattle City Light Heat Pump and Water Heater Rebates (2026)
$300, $400 or $600 off a qualifying heat pump, $750 for a heat pump water heater, and up to $6,000 from Seattle Clean Heat for oil homes. Amounts checked November 4, 2026.
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How much is the Seattle City Light heat pump rebate?
Seattle City Light takes $300, $400 or $600 off a qualifying air-source heat pump under 5.4 tons, depending on its efficiency. The discount reaches your contractor through participating distributors and shows on your bid and invoice. City Light also pays $750 for a heat pump water heater. Home Comfort Alliance is an approved contractor for Seattle City Light.
| Heat pump efficiency (under 5.4 tons) | City Light discount |
|---|---|
| SEER2 15.2 and HSPF2 8.1 or higher | $300 |
| SEER2 15.2 and HSPF2 8.5 or higher | $400 |
| SEER2 16.0 and HSPF2 9.5 or higher | $600 |
Read on seattle.gov November 4, 2026. City Light can change amounts at any time; we confirm them on your bid.
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Who qualifies for the City Light discount?
You need to be a Seattle City Light customer, and the heat pump has to be installed by a contractor buying it through a participating distributor; do-it-yourself installs are not eligible. The unit must be under 5.4 tons and meet the efficiency levels above. City Light's page does not say whether the discount covers ductless systems or multifamily homes, so we check the current rules for your home before we quote. Not sure which utility serves you? Our rebates hub lists every utility we work with.
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| Measure | Amount | How you get it |
|---|---|---|
| Air-source heat pump | $300, $400 or $600 | Instant discount through your contractor |
| Heat pump water heater | $750 | Through a contractor, as a coupon at participating Home Depot and Lowe's stores, or by mail rebate within 93 days of purchase; one per customer |
| Smart thermostat for line-voltage electric heat | $50 each, up to 5 | Instant, from City Light's online retailer; runs through December 31, 2026 |
| Water shut-off valve | $15 each, up to 3 | Through December 31, 2026 |
| Clothes washer | $35 | City Light rebate |
| Heat pump clothes dryer | $175 | City Light rebate |
Read on seattle.gov November 4, 2026. City Light does not list a window rebate today. For a water heater price, try our online water heater pricing.
Heating with oil? Seattle Clean Heat adds up to $6,000
The City of Seattle's Clean Heat Program gives $2,000 off a qualified Mitsubishi Electric heat pump when it replaces oil heat, installed by a participating contractor. Households at 81% to 150% of area median income can add a $4,000 bonus, funded by Washington's HEAR program, on installations completed by May 30, 2027. Households below 81% of area median income can ask the Office of Housing about a no-cost conversion.
| Household size | Income range for the $4,000 bonus (81% to 150% AMI) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $81,700 to $172,650 |
| 4 people | $116,650 to $246,600 |
We are a participating Clean Heat contractor and a Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Dealer. The oil tank has to be decommissioned to Seattle Fire Department rules; you hire a certified tank decommissioner, and we install the heat pump. More on the switch: oil to heat pump conversion. Source: Seattle Clean Heat Program, read November 4, 2026.
Choosing a City Light approved contractor
Every heat pump we install in Seattle starts with a room-by-room ACCA Manual J load calculation, so the equipment and the City Light tier fit the house. We pull the City of Seattle permits and handle the City Light and Clean Heat paperwork, and most heat pump installations take between 4 and 10 hours, depending on the system type and how many systems we install. See heat pump installation in Seattle for local job details.
How to claim the City Light discount, step by step
- Book a free in-home estimate. We confirm you are a City Light customer and check your current heat.
- We size the system and show which City Light tier each option earns.
- The discount appears as a line on your bid; you never file a claim for the heat pump discount yourself.
- We install, pass the permit inspection and give you the invoice showing the discount. Keep it with your home records.
- For a heat pump water heater you buy yourself, use the store coupon or mail the rebate within 93 days.
A recent Seattle Clean Heat conversion
In early October 2026 we converted a home in Seattle's 98144 ZIP code from its old oil furnace to a 2-ton Mitsubishi Electric cold-climate heat pump with a matching air handler, backup heat strips and a new thermostat, under the City of Seattle's Clean Heat Program. We pulled the permits, completed the system startup, and put the program's sticker on the unit as Clean Heat requires. The top floor of the house has no ductwork, so we told the homeowners up front that it would run a little warmer in summer and cooler in winter than the floors below.
What a heat pump costs in Seattle after rebates
Your price depends on your home's heating and cooling needs, the add-ons you need, how many rooms the system serves and where it's installed. Get a price range in about 30 seconds with our free instant quote tool, then a technician confirms the exact price on a free site visit. The City Light discount, and Clean Heat money if you heat with oil, come off that price on the bid. Typical ranges are in our heat pump cost guide.
Financing through Salal Credit Union or Synchrony starts at $179/month* (financing).
*Financing through Salal Credit Union or Synchrony, subject to credit approval. Rates, terms and monthly payments depend on the amount financed, the plan and your credit. 0% interest options are available to qualifying customers. See lender for full terms.
Get a free estimateAn in-home visit and a written, upfront price before any work begins.
Stacking City Light with PSE, HEAR and other programs
If Puget Sound Energy supplies your gas, PSE has a $1,500 hybrid rebate for a ducted heat pump added to a gas furnace (balance point 30°F or lower), with a further $2,400 Efficiency Boost for qualifying households, and an income-based $4,000 rebate for switching from gas to a heat pump, applied for within 30 days (PSE hybrid heat pump rebate). We check which combination pays you the most. Neither program's page says whether the City Light discount and Clean Heat can both apply to one job. When both programs approve the project, both come off your bid; we confirm with each program before quoting. See PSE rebates and Washington HEAR rebates; Energy Smart Eastside serves Eastside cities, not Seattle.
Rebates and credits that have ended
The federal 25C and 25D tax credits ended for equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025. Older guides that still promise them are out of date. City Light also does not list a window rebate today.
More rebate guides
City Light is one piece of the picture. Our heat pump rebates hub compares every utility we serve.
Seattle City Light rebate FAQ
How much is the Seattle City Light heat pump rebate?
$300, $400 or $600, depending on efficiency: SEER2 15.2 with HSPF2 8.1 or higher earns $300, HSPF2 8.5 or higher $400, SEER2 16.0 with HSPF2 9.5 or higher $600, for units under 5.4 tons (read 4 Nov 2026).
Do I apply for it myself?
No. It is an instant discount that reaches your contractor through participating distributors and shows on your bid and invoice. Do-it-yourself installs are not eligible.
Is Home Comfort Alliance approved?
Yes. We are an approved contractor for Seattle City Light and a participating contractor in the City of Seattle's Clean Heat Program.
What is the heat pump water heater rebate?
$750. Get it through a contractor, as a coupon at participating Home Depot and Lowe's stores, or by mail rebate within 93 days of purchase. One rebate per customer.
Is there a smart thermostat rebate?
Yes, $50 per thermostat, up to five, for homes with line-voltage electric heat such as baseboards, bought online. Seattle City Light says it runs through 31 Dec 2026.
I heat with oil. What can I get?
The City of Seattle's Clean Heat Program gives $2,000 off a qualified Mitsubishi Electric heat pump, plus a $4,000 bonus for households at 81% to 150% of area median income on installs completed by 30 May 2027.
Who decommissions my oil tank?
You hire a certified tank decommissioner. Clean Heat requires the tank to meet Seattle Fire Department rules. We install the heat pump; we don't remove or decommission tanks.
Can I combine Seattle City Light and PSE rebates?
If PSE supplies your gas, PSE has a $1,500 hybrid rebate and an income-based $4,000 gas to heat pump rebate. We check which option pays you the most.
Is the federal heat pump tax credit still available?
No. The 25C credit ended for equipment placed in service after 31 Dec 2025.
How long does installation take?
Most heat pump installations take between 4 and 10 hours, depending on the system type and how many systems we install.
How do I know my price?
Get a price range in about 30 seconds with our free instant quote tool, then a technician confirms the exact price on a free site visit.
Sources
Seattle City Light, heating and cooling your home (read November 4, 2026); Seattle City Light home energy solutions (read November 4, 2026); City of Seattle Clean Heat Program (read November 4, 2026); PSE hybrid heat pump rebate (read November 4, 2026).
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