How much does a heat pump cost in Washington 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 ($8,000), you could pay about $12,000.
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 Washington can be lower or higher, so get two or three quotes.
Is there a rebate for a heat pump in Washington?
Yes. We track 39 heat pump programs taking applications in Washington. The largest is $8,000 from Puget Sound Energy.
- PSE Duvall Heat Pump Program (gas to heat pump, limited-time): up to $8,000
- City of Seattle Clean Heat Program - oil to heat pump conversion rebate: up to $6,000
- PSE natural gas to heat pump rebate (income-qualified) and gas furnace to hybrid heat pump: up to $4,000 (not yet confirmed)
- Chelan PUD residential heat pump rebates (2026-27): up to $3,300
- Peninsula Light (PenLight) heat pump water heater instant rebate: up to $3,000
- Snohomish County PUD ducted heat pump instant rebates: up to $2,500
- Tacoma Power electric hybrid (heat pump) water heater rebate: up to $2,500
- PSE electric heat pump rebates (electric resistance/furnace conversion and heat pump upgrade): up to $2,400 (not yet confirmed)
- Pacific Power Wattsmart Homes (Washington) heat pump incentives: up to $2,250
- Cowlitz PUD heat pump water heater rebate: up to $2,200
- Clallam County PUD heat pump water heater incentives (2026): up to $2,200
- Jefferson County PUD heat pump water heater rebate: up to $2,200 (not yet confirmed)
See all 39 programs on the Washington page.
5 more programs are closed, not open yet, or not confirmed: Vera Water & Power residential heat pump water heater rebate, Lewis County PUD ductless and ducted heat pump rebates, Grays Harbor PUD ductless and ducted heat pump rebates, City of Port Angeles heat pump water heater rebate, Peninsula Light (PenLight) heat pump incentives.
Which utilities pay heat pump rebates?
Most rebates depend on who supplies your power or gas.
| Utility | Programs | Largest rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle City Light | 3 | $6,000 |
| Puget Sound Energy (electric) | 2 | $2,400 |
| Puget Sound Energy (natural gas) | 2 | $8,000 |
| Avista Utilities (electric) | 2 | $700 |
| Pacific Power (PacifiCorp) | 2 | $2,250 |
| Snohomish County PUD | 2 | $2,500 |
| Tacoma Power (Tacoma Public Utilities) | 2 | $2,500 |
| Clark Public Utilities | 3 | $1,500 |
| Inland Power & Light | 2 | $1,600 |
| Chelan County PUD | 2 | $3,300 |
| Grant County PUD | 1 | $650 |
| Benton PUD | 2 | $1,200 |
| City of Richland Energy Services | 1 | $1,800 |
| Grays Harbor PUD | 1 | $1,800 |
| Cowlitz County PUD | 1 | $2,200 |
| Lewis County PUD | 1 | $900 |
| Centralia City Light | 2 | $1,800 |
| Clallam County PUD | 2 | $2,200 |
| City of Port Angeles (electric utility) | 1 | $800 |
| Jefferson County PUD | 1 | $2,200 |
| Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) | 1 | $2,200 |
| Peninsula Light Company (PenLight) | 1 | $3,000 |
How much will I pay after rebates?
Start with the typical price, $20,000. Take off the largest rebate you qualify for. With $8,000 from Puget Sound Energy, that is about $12,000.
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 Washington?
We list 1,206 Washington 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: Washington state license records.