SMUD Rebates & Incentives

5 active programs · California 2026

Last updated: April 21, 2026

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) serves Sacramento County and small portions of Placer County. SMUD is known for aggressive electrification incentives, especially for heat pump HVAC and heat pump water heaters, with stacked low-income adders for qualifying households.

Counties served (partial list): Sacramento, Placer (South).

Income-Qualified Thresholds

Some SMUD programs are income-qualified at 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). Sample county thresholds for a 4-person household:

Eligible Project Types

Heat Pump
2 programs
EV Charger
2 programs
Water Heater
1 program
HVAC System
1 program
Appliances
1 program

All SMUD Programs

Water Heater

SMUD Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate

$2,500-$3,500
Heat Pump HVAC System

SMUD Heat Pump HVAC Rebate

$2,000-$3,000
EV Charger Heat Pump

SMUD Panel Upgrade Rebate

$1,000-$2,500
Appliances

SMUD Induction Cooktop Rebate

$750
EV Charger

SMUD EV Charger Rebate

$600-$1,000

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SMUD Rebates — Frequently Asked Questions

What rebates does SMUD offer?
SMUD currently offers 5 active rebate programs for California residential customers, covering Heat Pump, EV Charger, Water Heater, HVAC System, Appliances.
How do I qualify for SMUD rebates?
All applicants must be SMUD residential customers with the utility account in their name. Income-qualified programs use Area Median Income (AMI) thresholds by county.
How long do SMUD rebates take?
Most SMUD rebate applications are processed within 6 to 12 weeks of submission, assuming the installation invoice, equipment model/serial numbers, and proof of utility service are all included with the application.
Where do I apply for SMUD rebates?
Applications can be submitted online at https://www.smud.org/rebates. You can also use the DuloCore rebate calculator to confirm eligibility and estimate total stacked savings (federal + state + utility) before you apply.
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