In Santa Clara County, which includes San Jose, the median installed heat pump HVAC project in a state incentive program cost about $20,000 before incentives. San Jose Clean Energy offers $1,500 toward a heat pump that replaces a gas system.
These are fully paid projects, not quotes. The program data has no city field, so the figures cover all of Santa Clara County.
How Much Does a Heat Pump Cost to Install in San Jose?
The median Santa Clara County project cost $19,980, and the middle half ran $16,552 to $26,170, before incentives. That is a DuloCore calculation from TECH Clean California program data (CPUC), July 7, 2024–July 6, 2026, n=1,747; the program's single-family incentives have been fully reserved since November 14, 2025.
| Santa Clara County heat pump HVAC (one unit, single-family, market rate) | Projects (n) | Median project cost | Middle half (25th–75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All system types | 1,747 | $19,980 | $16,552–$26,170 |
| Split system (ducted) | 1,407 | $19,365 | $16,267–$25,186 |
| Mini-split | 115 | $20,350 | $17,400–$25,632 |
| Multi-split | 207 | $25,650 | $20,014–$33,504 |
| 9-county Bay Area, all system types | 5,157 | $21,518 | $17,450–$27,298 |
All rows are DuloCore calculations from the same program data and date range. The system types are the equipment types recorded for each project.
Each figure is the contractor's total project cost, covering equipment and installation, before any incentive. Projects done through an incentive program may differ from the wider market, and some include extra work such as electrical or duct changes.
Are There Heat Pump Rebates in San Jose?
Yes. As of October 12, 2026, San Jose Clean Energy's EcoHome Rebate pays $1,500 for a heat pump HVAC system that replaces a gas-powered one, or $2,500 for households that meet its Environmental Justice Community qualifications. You must be a current SJCE customer.
| EcoHome Rebate (SJCE page, October 12, 2026) | Standard | Environmental Justice Community |
|---|---|---|
| Heat pump HVAC replacing gas | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Electric service panel upgrade (add-on) | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Attic insulation, paired with a heat pump HVAC rebate (add-on) | $0.75 per sq. ft., $700 maximum | $0.75 per sq. ft., $1,000 maximum |
SJCE says add-on rebates require installing a heat pump HVAC system or heat pump water heater, and each residence is eligible for one rebate per appliance type.
How Do I Claim the EcoHome Rebate?
Apply before you install. SJCE says rebate applications must be approved before installation begins, and approved funds are reserved for 120 days. You upload a photo of your existing equipment with the application, and proof of final permitting is required.
For an emergency replacement, SJCE asks you to email its program staff to confirm eligibility before applying. It also recommends getting at least three contractor quotes.
What Happened to the Statewide Heat Pump Rebates?
They're fully reserved. TECH Clean California's single-family heat pump incentives have been fully reserved since November 14, 2025. HEEHRA single-family rebates have been fully reserved statewide since February 24, 2026, with new requests put on a waitlist.
The federal 25C credit also ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, according to IRS Fact Sheet FS-2025-05. Our San Jose EV charger rebates guide covers SJCE's and PG&E's charger programs.
Official Sources and Data
The cost figures are our calculation from public program data; the rebate details come from each agency's own page, all checked on October 12, 2026.
- TECH Clean California heat pump data, the public program data behind our medians (public workbook "Map and Cost Graphs_2026_9", pulled October 12, 2026; method: single-family, market-rate, one-unit projects installed July 7, 2024–July 6, 2026, with the top and bottom 1% of costs statewide removed); the program's single-family incentives have been fully reserved since November 14, 2025
- San Jose Clean Energy EcoHome Rebate, with rebate amounts, eligibility and steps
- TECH Clean California incentive updates, which records when TECH and HEEHRA became fully reserved
- IRS FS-2025-05, the IRS table showing when each credit ended
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a heat pump cost to install in San Jose?
The median Santa Clara County heat pump HVAC project was $19,980 before incentives, with the middle half between $16,552 and $26,170. That is a DuloCore calculation from 1,747 TECH Clean California program projects installed July 7, 2024–July 6, 2026; the program's single-family incentives have been fully reserved since November 14, 2025.
How much is San Jose Clean Energy's heat pump rebate?
$1,500 for a heat pump HVAC system that replaces a gas-powered one, or $2,500 for households that meet SJCE's Environmental Justice Community qualifications, as of October 12, 2026.
Do I need approval before installing?
Yes. SJCE says EcoHome Rebate applications must be approved before installation begins, and approved funds are reserved for 120 days.
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