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Heat Pump Cost in Boston, MA (2026)
A 3-ton heat pump, installed, before rebates
$7,450to$19,250
From a public baseline. How prices are made.
The low and the high are the spread of equipment and labor in the public baseline for a 3-ton heat pump in 2026.
Massachusetts Rebates in 2026
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open for 2026 installations. Rebate form and supporting documentation must be received by February 28, 2027.
Mass Save pays $2,650 per ton on a ducted heat pump at Mass Save HPQPL, ENERGY STAR Cold Climate, sole-source heating and cooling.. After the rebate the typical price for a 3-ton heat pump is $5,400. The chart runs from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Checked October 22, 2026. How to apply.
| Equipment | Minimum efficiency | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted air-source heat pump — whole-home | Mass Save HPQPL; ENERGY STAR Cold Climate; sole-source heating and cooling. | $2,650 per ton |
| Ducted air-source heat pump — partial-home | Mass Save HPQPL; eligible heating displacement; integrated controls where fossil heating remains. | $1,125 per ton |
| Ducted air-source heat pump — Basic | Mass Save HPQPL; new equipment; existing heat-pump or central-AC replacement qualifies. | $250 per ton |
| Partial-home weatherization bonus | Assessment and recommended weatherization completed within the stated installation window. | $500 per partial-home rebate |
| Partial-home sizing bonus | Heat pumps meet 90–120% of the total heating load throughout the conditioned home. | $500 per partial-home rebate |
| Ductless mini-split — whole-home | Mass Save HPQPL; ENERGY STAR Cold Climate; sole-source heating and cooling. | $2,650 per ton |
Every Program a Boston Homeowner Can Use
- Federal 25C credit gives no credit for a 2026 install. Ended.
- Air Source Heat Pumps pays up to $2,650 per ton. Open now.
- Enhanced Heat Pump Rebates pays up to $25,000 per home. Open now.
- Ground Source Heat Pumps pays up to $13,500 per home. Open now.
- New England Heat Pump Accelerator pays up to $750 per unit. Open now.
- ConnectedSolutions pays up to $100 per thermostat. Open now.
- Smart & Programmable Thermostats pays up to $100 per thermostat. Open now.
- ConnectedSolutions+ pays up to $125 per enrolled thermostat. Open now.
What It Costs
All 7 systems, low to high
| System | Low | Typical | High | Range drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump, ducted | ||||
| 2-ton heat pump 15 SEER | $6,500 | $11,750 | $17,000 | |
| 3-ton heat pump 15 SEER | $7,450 | $13,350 | $19,250 | |
| 4-ton heat pump 15 SEER | $8,400 | $14,950 | $21,500 | |
| 5-ton heat pump 15 SEER | $9,400 | $16,550 | $23,700 | |
| Other systems | ||||
| Central AC only, 3 ton 16 SEER | $4,150 | $6,900 | $9,700 | |
| Gas furnace only, 80,000 BTU 95% AFUE | $3,750 | $4,050 | $4,800 | |
| Mini-split, one zone, 12,000 BTU 20 SEER | $4,500 | $7,500 | $10,500 | |
Sources today: public baseline: NREL National Residential Efficiency Measures Database, 2024 release (read via hvacbase.org, 2026-10-19). Two more sources join as they arrive: Verified contractor ranges and homeowner-reported quotes. 2023 dollars, national. No metro factor is applied in this version. This city publishes no machine-readable permit feed, so no permit facts print. How prices are made.
Common Questions
How much does a 3-ton heat pump cost installed in Boston?
The installed range is $7,450 to $19,250, with a typical price of $13,350. This is the national public baseline in 2023 dollars. After the rebate the typical price for a 3-ton heat pump is $5,400.
What does the Mass Save heat pump rebate pay in 2026?
$2,650 per ton at Mass Save HPQPL, ENERGY STAR Cold Climate, sole-source heating and cooling., through Air Source Heat Pumps. Open for 2026 installations. Rebate form and supporting documentation must be received by February 28, 2027.
Is the federal heat pump tax credit still available?
The IRS allows the credit for property placed in service before December 31, 2025. A heat pump installed in 2026 gets no federal credit. The utility rebate is the money on the table in 2026.
What do the other systems cost in Boston?
A gas furnace runs $3,750 to $4,800, typical $4,050. A 3-ton central air conditioner runs $4,150 to $9,700, typical $6,900. A one-zone mini-split runs $4,500 to $10,500, typical $7,500. Each range is installed, before rebates.
What size and efficiency does the heat pump range assume?
The range is for the table row "3-ton heat pump" at 15 SEER. The table on this page lists 7 systems from low to high, each with its own size and efficiency.
Contractors in Boston
A Verified contractor is one that published its terms here.
Range quarter 2026-Q4, updated October 22, 2026. Last change: First pages: furnace, AC and heat pump ranges from the public baseline, and the state programs read from each provider. Changelog. Source page: https://hvacvisit.com/massachusetts/boston/heat-pump-cost. Cite a range with a link to the page it is on. Do not republish a page, a table or a dataset in full.