Do I Qualify
- Verify gross household income below 150% of area median income.
- Households below 80% of area median income can receive up to the full eligible project cost. The middle income tier can receive up to half.
- Use an eligible IRA Registered Contractor for the heat-pump installation.
- The home must be appropriately weatherized. A heating-load calculation is required.
- Replacing an existing heat pump with another heat pump is not eligible.
- The overview requires homes with fossil-fuel systems to keep a fossil-fuel system after installation. The rebate does not cover the fossil-fuel equipment.
- The same upgrade cannot receive both a HEAR rebate and a HOMES rebate.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted electric heat pump | ENERGY STAR certified; installed by an eligible IRA Registered Contractor; existing heat-pump replacement is ineligible. | $8,000 per product category |
| Ductless electric heat pump | ENERGY STAR certified; installed by an eligible IRA Registered Contractor; existing heat-pump replacement is ineligible. | $8,000 per product category |
Who Files It
The IRA Registered Contractor submits the equipment project. Contractor-installed HEAR rebates must reduce the homeowner's invoice, and the contractor receives the payment.
The money is paid to the contractor.
The Steps to Apply
- Complete income qualification before starting the project. Income qualification and program steps.
- Choose an IRA Registered Contractor and have the contractor confirm project eligibility. Registered contractor information.
- Review the current equipment rules before approving installation. Approved measures effective September 1, 2026.
- Check that the completed invoice subtracts the approved rebate.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Focus on Energy page. The chart was printed Updated 072326. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.