How much does a heat pump cost in Texas after rebates?
The most common job, a ducted air-source heat pump, whole home (~3 ton, ~2,000 sq ft), costs $20,000 before rebates. Most jobs cost between $14,000 and $28,000. With the biggest open rebate ($3,500), you could pay about $16,500.
How much does a heat pump cost?
| Project | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducted air-source heat pump, whole home (~3 ton, ~2,000 sq ft) | $14,000 | $20,000 | $28,000 |
| Ductless mini-split heat pump, single zone (9-18k BTU) | $3,500 | $6,000 | $9,000 |
| Ductless mini-split heat pump, multi-zone (3 indoor zones) | $9,000 | $16,000 | $25,000 |
| Cold-climate premium ducted heat pump, whole home (~3 ton, NEEP ccASHP-listed, top tier) | $17,000 | $23,000 | $32,000 |
| Heat pump water heater, 50-80 gallon | $2,700 | $4,500 | $7,500 |
| Ground-source (geothermal) heat pump, whole home (~3-4 ton) | $25,000 | $40,000 | $65,000 |
What the typical price covers: variable-speed ducted heat pump outdoor unit and air handler sized ~3 tons, line set, refrigerant, thermostat, condensate, electrical circuit, removal of old equipment, permit, commissioning, using existing usable ductwork.
These ranges come from Northeast and national installer data. Prices in Texas can be lower or higher, so get two or three quotes.
Is there a rebate for a heat pump in Texas?
Yes. We track 14 heat pump programs taking applications in Texas. The largest is $3,500 from SWEPCO.
- SWEPCO HVAC Incentive Program (Texas): up to $3,500
- Denton GreenSense Incentive Program - heat pumps: up to $2,500 (not yet confirmed)
- New Braunfels Utilities air conditioner and heat pump rebate: up to $1,150
- Austin Energy heat pump water heater rebate: up to $1,000
- Austin Energy Air Conditioning & Heat Pump rebate: up to $950 (not yet confirmed)
- GVEC heat pump AC/heating system rebate: up to $650
- Brownsville PUB GoGreen HVAC rebate - central heat pumps: up to $400
- Denton GreenSense Incentive Program - heat pump water heater: up to $300 (not yet confirmed)
- CPS Energy SaveNow HVAC rebate - heat pumps
- Oncor Take A Load Off Texas - Home Energy Efficiency Standard Offer Program (heat pumps) (not yet confirmed)
- CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric residential efficiency - HVAC and heat pump water heaters
- TNMP Residential and Hard-to-Reach Standard Offer Programs (heat pumps) (not yet confirmed)
See all 14 programs on the Texas page.
6 more programs are closed, not open yet, or not confirmed: Austin Energy Home Energy Savings - heat pump tiers (limited-time offer), AEP Texas CoolSaver - high-performance AC/heat pump replacement, GP&L EnergySaver Program - central AC / heat pump bill credit, College Station Utilities Energy Back II rebate, KPUB Energy Efficiency Rebate - central heat pumps / mini-splits, KPUB Energy Efficiency Rebate - heat pump water heater.
Which utilities pay heat pump rebates?
Most rebates depend on who supplies your power or gas.
| Utility | Programs | Largest rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Oncor Electric Delivery (TDU) | 1 | Varies |
| CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (TDU) | 1 | Varies |
| Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP, TDU) | 1 | Varies |
| Entergy Texas | 1 | Varies |
| Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO, AEP) | 1 | $3,500 |
| El Paso Electric | 1 | Varies |
| Austin Energy | 2 | $1,000 |
| CPS Energy (San Antonio) | 1 | Varies |
| Denton Municipal Electric | 2 | $2,500 |
| New Braunfels Utilities | 1 | $1,150 |
| Brownsville Public Utilities Board | 1 | $400 |
| Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) | 1 | $650 |
How much will I pay after rebates?
Start with the typical price, $20,000. Take off the largest rebate you qualify for. With $3,500 from SWEPCO, that is about $16,500.
Rebates have rules: approved equipment, an approved contractor, and sometimes income limits. Some can be combined, some can't. Check each program before you sign a contract.
Use the rebate calculator to see what applies at your zip code.
Is there a federal tax credit?
No. The federal credits for heat pumps and batteries (25C and 25D) ended for installs after December 31, 2025.
How do I find a licensed installer in Texas?
We list 18,296 Texas contractors whose state license covers heat pump work. Each one shows its license, and many show a phone number or website.
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Sources
- MA EEAC / NMR - 2024/2025 Residential Heat Pump Pricing Study (MA25X05-BR-RHPINV2), ducted ~ $6,912/ton (Aug 2025$) (2026)
- CT DEEP - CTAC Q&A tracker (average ASHP cost ~ $6,600/ton, 2024 CT installs) (2025)
- Angi - Cost to install a mini split in New York, NY (12,000 BTU ~ $3,800-$4,500) (2026)
- HomeGuide - Mini split installation cost (single zone $2,500-$6,000; 12k BTU $3,500-$5,000) (2026)
- MA EEAC / NMR - 2024/2025 Residential Heat Pump Pricing Study (ductless ~ $7,203/ton, 2024 invoices) (2026)
- MA EEAC - Residential Heat Pump Invoice Cost Analysis (MA23X14-B-RHPINV): ductless ~ $5,830/ton, ~2.3 zones per project (Jan 2024$) (2024)
- NREL (Wilson et al.), Heat pumps for all? Distributions of the costs and benefits of residential air-source heat pumps in the US, Joule (ducted average ~ $22,400) (2024)
- BetterHouse - Cold-climate heat pumps: what the spec requires and what they cost ($12,000-$32,500 cold-climate vs $9,270-$22,295 standard) (2026)
- Angi - Cost to install a heat pump water heater (avg ~ $4,200; $2,800-$8,000) (2026)
- ENERGY STAR - What goes into the cost of installing a heat pump water heater? (unit $1,500-$3,000 + labor/materials $1,000-$3,000) (2026)
- MA EEAC - Residential Heat Pump Invoice Cost Analysis (MA23X14-B-RHPINV): GSHP ~ $14,211/ton (Jan 2024$) (2024)
- EnergySage - Ground source heat pump cost ($15,000-$40,000+) (2025)
- Programs: official program pages, checked 2026-10-11. Installers: Texas state license records.