San Diego, California · Rebate
Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (City of Solana Beach)
Run by City of Solana Beach Environmental Sustainability
Solana Beach property owners (or renters with the owner's written approval) who replace a gas water heater with a heat pump water heater get $500, or $1,000 if income-qualified, plus $500 more when a service panel upgrade is needed.
Amounts
How much you get
$500 standard or $1,000 income-qualified per heat pump water heater, plus $500 for a required service panel upgrade. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Heat pump water heater (standard) | $500 |
| Heat pump water heater (income qualified) | $1,000 |
| Service panel upgrade bonus | $500 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 5 of these.
Your home is in San Diego, California.
Solana Beach property owner with proof of ownership; renters need the owner's written approval. Existing buildings only.
The heat pump water heater must replace an existing gas water heater (tank or tankless).
Installed by a licensed contractor with a Solana Beach business certificate who is verified through The Switch Is On, under a building permit submitted on or after January 2, 2026.
What to doHire a contractor listed on The Switch Is On who holds a Solana Beach business certificate. Get a quote from a contractor
For the $1,000 income-qualified rebate, show a CARE or FERA bill, deed-restricted affordable housing, or tax returns.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for water heaters and electrical panels and wiring.
- Heat pump water heaters
ENERGY STAR qualified, NEEA Tier 3 Advanced Water Heater Specification or higher, UEF 3.0 or higher.
Only with another rebate-eligible appliance; must replace the main service panel and leave capacity for full electrification including an EV charger.
Applying
How to apply
You apply online.
- Pull a building permit.
Your contractor submits a Building Services Permit Application (and an SDG&E work order for a panel upgrade).
- Apply online.
You or your contractor submit the rebate application; you're emailed when funds are reserved. Income-qualified applicants upload proof.
- Install and pass final inspection.
- Send final documents.
Email the permit number and final inspection, paid invoice, photos and W-9 to the program contact in the guidelines.
- Receive your rebate check.
Allow 2 to 6 weeks.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailHeat Pump Water Heater Rebate Program Guidelines - City of Solana Beach · Heat Pump Week news item - City of Solana Beach (Mar 25, 2026)
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (City of Solana Beach) pay?
$500 to $1,000, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do renters qualify?
Solana Beach property owner with proof of ownership; renters need the owner's written approval. Existing buildings only.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. Installed by a licensed contractor with a Solana Beach business certificate who is verified through The Switch Is On, under a building permit submitted on or after January 2, 2026.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- UEF
- A water heater’s efficiency rating. Higher is better.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate Program - City of Solana Beach
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate Program Guidelines - City of Solana Beach
- Heat Pump Week news item - City of Solana Beach (Mar 25, 2026)
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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