City of Lincoln/LES Heat Pump Combo: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open beginning September 1, 2026, for eligible Lincoln homeowners. The provider lists remaining City incentive funds as of October 1, 2026.
Serves: Residents of the City of Lincoln; residences outside Lincoln city limits are not eligible.
Do I Qualify
- Replace equipment at least five years old.
- Use AHRI-rated equipment with inverter operation or SEER2 of at least 15.2 and EER2 of at least 12.
- Income-qualified homeowners need approval before installation and income at or below eighty percent of Lincoln Area Median Income.
- New construction, mobile homes and ground-source heat pumps do not qualify.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Air-source heat pump | Low- and moderate-income households replacing a heat pump or AC | $3,000 per household |
| Mini-split heat pump | Low- and moderate-income households replacing a heat pump or AC | $3,000 per household |
| Air-source heat pump | General population households replacing an existing heat pump | $500 per household |
| Mini-split heat pump | General population households replacing an existing heat pump | $500 per household |
| Air-source heat pump | General population households replacing an existing air conditioner | $1,500 per household |
| Mini-split heat pump | General population households replacing an existing air conditioner | $1,500 per household |
Valid from September 1, 2026.
Who Files It
The contractor applies for City and LES incentives. Income-qualified homeowners first apply to Urban Development for approval.
The money is paid to the contractor.
The Steps to Apply
- Check the address-based incentive or request income approval before installation. Address lookup.
- Choose a participating contractor. Receive the incentive as an invoice credit.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Lincoln Electric System / City of Lincoln page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.