InstaBidsAre Washington heat pump water heater rebates available?
Yes. Washington heat pump water heater rebates — PSE lists Puget Sound Energy (PSE) “$1,000 back on qualifying Tier 3 or Tier 4 heat pump water heaters” Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for PSE electric customers. Federal credit ended: Puget Sound Energy (PSE) “You can claim the credit for improvements made through December 31, 2025.” Internal Revenue Service (IRS) PSE read November 3, 2026. Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
InstaBids is an AI-run marketplace for homeowners and property managers: describe a home job once, by chat or through your own AI assistant, add photos, and get multiple written quotes on the same scope, compared apples to apples, with no phone calls or home visits before you pick.
Post the heat pump water heater replacement on InstaBids to compare written equipment and installation bids.
- Describe it onceBy chat, or through your own AI assistant, and add photos.
- Post it and send itContractors bid in writing on that scope.
- Compare line by lineEvery quote is written against the same scope.
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At a glance
- 90 daysSnohomish application deadline from invoice dateSnohomish County PUD, read November 6, 2026
- 93 daysSeattle retail-invoice submission period from purchaseSeattle City Light, read November 6, 2026
- Tier 3 or Tier 4PSE equipment tiers in the rebate offerPuget Sound Energy (PSE), read November 3, 2026
For your AI assistant
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Programs, amounts and status
| Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) | Amount not stated by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through state weatherization administrators (read 2026-10-17) Status: open (source read 17 October 2026). “To apply for WAP assistance, first identify your state weatherization administrator and reach out to them.” Who it is for, in the agency's words: “One of the primary factors affecting eligibility is income. Households at or below 200% of the poverty income guidelines or that receive Supplemental Security Income are considered under DOE guidelines as eligible for weatherization services. In addition, each state or territory may elect to use the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ (HHS) Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) eligibility criteria of 60% of state-median income.” How to apply: energy.govU.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through state weatherization administrators, read 17 October 2026 |
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| Heat Pump Water Heater DIY Rebate (Seattle City Light) | “Rebate - $750” Status: open (source read 6 November 2026). “If you choose to purchase and install a qualified HPWH yourself online or in-store from a supplier other than The Home Depot or Lowe's, you can apply for a $750 rebate directly from City Light.” Who it is for, in the agency's words: “If you choose to purchase and install a qualified HPWH yourself online or in-store from a supplier other than The Home Depot or Lowe's, you can apply for a $750 rebate directly from City Light.” How to apply: seattle.govSeattle City Light, read 6 November 2026 |
| Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate (PSE) | “$1,000 back on qualifying Tier 3 or Tier 4 heat pump water heaters” Status: open (source read 3 November 2026). “If you’ve already purchased your qualifying heat pump water heater and you did not receive a rebate, you can apply online or via mail to claim your rebate.” Pays for: “qualifying Tier 3 or Tier 4 heat pump water heaters”. Who it is for, in the agency's words: “Post installation, the equipment must consume PSE electricity” How to apply: pse.comPuget Sound Energy (PSE), read 3 November 2026 |
| Heat Pump Water Heater Rebates (Snohomish County PUD) | “The PUD offers rebates of up to $1,000 for purchase and installation of new/not resold, qualifying HPWHs replacing existing water heaters only (not new construction). Before you buy a HPWH, make sure it’s right for your home (see information below). Please note: Your rebate cannot exceed purchase price. Limit one rebate per residential account every five years.” Status: open (source read 6 November 2026). “Claim your rebate using your PUD account info via our Rebate Center, OR” Pays for: “new/not resold, qualifying HPWHs replacing existing water heaters only (not new construction)”. Who it is for, in the agency's words: “Rebates are available to Snohomish PUD residential electric customers with an active metered electric account. The qualifying product must be installed in an existing residential dwelling served by Snohomish PUD.” How to apply: snopud.comSnohomish County PUD, read 6 November 2026 |
Who is eligible for a rebate?
Snohomish PUD limits equipment rebates to residential electric customers with an active metered account. The qualifying product must be installed in an existing residential dwelling served by the utility. A Washington location alone does not establish eligibility for the utility offer. Snohomish County PUD
Source: Snohomish County PUD, read .
Describe the existing water heater and its electricity supply in your InstaBids request.
What products qualify for a rebate?
Snohomish PUD requires a new product on the Snohomish County PUD “Qualified Products List (QPL)” Snohomish County PUD in effect when purchased. Installation must be at an eligible residence; heat pump water heaters also must replace an existing water heater. Use the exact equipment model when reviewing the list. Snohomish County PUD
Source: Snohomish County PUD, read .
Ask contractors on InstaBids to identify the proposed water heater model in their written bids.
When do I need to submit my rebate application?
Snohomish PUD requires rebate applications within 90 days of the invoice date. The invoice date starts the submission period, so keep the purchase record alongside the application. The utility FAQ states this deadline separately from the equipment eligibility rules. Snohomish County PUD
Source: Snohomish County PUD, read .
Use InstaBids to ask for the planned water heater installation date in writing.
What documentation is required?
Snohomish PUD states: Snohomish County PUD “Contractor invoices are not accepted.” Snohomish County PUD The utility requires an original itemized retail receipt showing purchase date, product description, manufacturer, model, purchase price and proof of payment, along with retailer contact details. Retain the retail receipt with the water heater record. Snohomish County PUD
Source: Snohomish County PUD, read .
On InstaBids, ask for equipment and installation documents to be listed in the water heater bid.
Is there a limit on how many rebates I can receive?
Snohomish PUD limits heat pump water heater rebates to Snohomish County PUD “one per household every five years” Snohomish County PUD The same FAQ groups clothes washers, clothes dryers and smart thermostats under that limit; a separate rule applies to line-voltage thermostats. Review the water-heater limit for the household application. Snohomish County PUD
Source: Snohomish County PUD, read .
Record the water heater replacement scope on InstaBids so the written bids describe the same work.
What are the additional requirements for heat pump water heater rebates?
Snohomish PUD states: Snohomish County PUD “A heat pump water heater must replace an existing water heater to qualify.” Snohomish County PUD The equipment rebate is tied to replacement work at the residence. The utility’s FAQ places this condition in its water-heater-specific requirements. Snohomish County PUD
Source: Snohomish County PUD, read .
You can describe the existing tank and replacement equipment together in an InstaBids water heater request.
Before you apply
- “To qualify, the product must be listed on the Qualified Products List (QPL) in effect at the time of purchase, be new, and be installed at an eligible residence. Rebates vary by product category and efficiency level. QPLs are available in each product category at snopud.com/rebates.”
- “You must submit a copy of the original, itemized receipt showing the retailer name, address, phone number, purchase date, product description, manufacturer, model number, purchase price, and proof of payment. Contractor invoices are not accepted.”
- “Submit your online rebate form, with an image of your retail invoice, to City Light no later than 93 days from the date of purchase.”
Find the IRS rule for your home improvement
| Question to review | Project record | Agency document | Sources read: | Official rule |
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| Credit end date | Timing of the home improvement | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Read the IRS credit page | |
| Heat pump and water heater limit | Equipment and installation | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Read the IRS credit page |
Sources read:
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS): https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/energy-efficient-home-improvement-credit, read 17 October 2026.
- U.S. Department of Energy, Weatherization Assistance Program: https://www.energy.gov/cmei/scep/wap/how-apply-weatherization-assistance, read 17 October 2026.
- Seattle City Light: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/residential-services/home-energy-solutions, read 6 November 2026.
- Puget Sound Energy (PSE): https://www.pse.com/en/rebates/water-heating/heat-pump-water-heater-rebate, read 3 November 2026.
- Snohomish County PUD: https://www.snopud.com/save-energy/residential/rebates/heat-pump-water-heaters/, read 6 November 2026.
- Snohomish County PUD: https://www.snopud.com/save-energy/residential/rebates/rebate-faqs/, read 6 November 2026.
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS): https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i5695, read 21 October 2026.