El Dorado County, California · Rebate
Chimney Smoke Reduction Incentive Program (El Dorado County AQMD)
Run by El Dorado County Air Quality Management District
El Dorado County homeowners who remove an uncertified wood stove or eligible fireplace get $500 toward a new EPA-certified wood or pellet stove or insert, or $599 when switching to an electric, gas or propane furnace or appliance ($300 more in the Tahoe basin), plus the basic building permit. Low-income households can get up to $2,000. Pre-approval is required.
Amounts
How much you get
$500 ($800 in the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency area) to remove an old wood-burning device and install a new EPA Phase II certified wood stove, insert or pellet stove; $599 ($899 in Tahoe) to remove it and use an existing or new electric, natural gas or propane furnace or appliance. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Insert or pellet stoveReplace with EPA-certified wood stove | $500 |
| In the Tahoe basinSame | $800 |
| Gas or propane heatingRemove and use electric | $599 |
| In the Tahoe basinSame | $899 |
| Low-income households or low-income communities (total) | N/A |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
Your home is in El Dorado County, California.
The home must be your primary residence in El Dorado County; long-term rentals are eligible with some restrictions.
The wood stove removed must be uncertified (not EPA certified). Fireplaces with glass or metal doors qualify if used to heat the home; open-face fireplaces only if they are the home's only heat source. Old pellet stoves aren't eligible.
You must get AQMD pre-approval, including a site visit, before removing the old unit.
What to doCall (530) 621-7501 to apply by phone and schedule the pre-approval inspection.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Get approved before you buy anything.
- Apply and get pre-approval.
Call (530) 621-7501 or use the online RIP application; AQMD schedules a pre-approval site visit.
- Remove the old device and install the new one.
Use an approved installer; the AQMD pays the basic building permit if one is required.
- Get your check.
The incentive check is issued to the approved applicant after installation. Incentives of $600 or more need a County payee data record.
Questions about applying(530) 621-7501
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. This program has to approve you before you buy anything, so start with the program, not a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Call (530) 621-7501 to apply by phone and schedule the pre-approval inspection.
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Chimney Smoke Reduction Incentive Program (El Dorado County AQMD) pay?
$500 to $899, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do renters qualify?
The home must be your primary residence in El Dorado County; long-term rentals are eligible with some restrictions.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Yes. Apply before you buy or install anything; purchases made first don’t qualify. You must get AQMD pre-approval, including a site visit, before removing the old unit. Call (530) 621-7501 to apply by phone and schedule the pre-approval inspection.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
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