Energy Smart Eastside Heat Pump Rebates
For Rentals
Energy Smart Eastside offers a $1,000 instant rebate for rental property owners who purchase a Mitsubishi, Bryant, or Carrier heat pump through a contractor in our trusted installer network. The rebate is available to rental property owners living within the city limits of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond, and Sammamish.
Energy Smart Eastside also offers a $5,000 bonus rebate on top of the $1,000. This bonus rebate applies to moderate-income households earning below 150% of the Area’s Median Income. Combining these incentives means you could save up to $6,000 on a heat pump!
These rebates can also be stacked with various rebates from Puget Sound Energy.
You can find full income and product eligibility requirements in the Program Guidelines.
How to Participate
To get a quote for a heat pump using the $1000 Energy Smart Eastside rebates, we recommend contacting an installer in our network.
To find out if you are eligible for the Bonus $5000 rebate, submit an application. We’ll reply within one business day. If eligible, you’ll be provided a rebate code that can be used with any installer in our network for up to 90 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Anyone who lives in the city limits of Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Issaquah, Sammamish, and Mercer Island.
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Rental property owners can apply. Please note that rental owners must know their tenant’s annual household income.
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To be eligible, the tenant’s total household income must be below 150% of the Area Median Income in King County. Refer to income qualifications listed in Table 1.
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The cost of heat pump installation to the owner is dependent upon the specific needs of the unit. We recommend getting 2 or 3 different quotes from our network of trained heat pump installers to get started.
Any Energy Smart Eastside or Puget Sound Energy rebate will be applied instantly at the point of sale.
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Renters cannot apply directly—applications must be submitted by the property owner or their designated agent.
However, renters can still play an important role by sharing information about heat pumps and available rebates with their landlord. You can schedule a call with an energy advisor to get helpful talking points and guidance for discussing heat pumps with your landlord.
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Heat pumps can lower energy costs, though the savings depend on what system you’re replacing.
If you’re replacing a gas furnace, you can typically expect modest heating savings of around 10–15%. However, because a heat pump also provides efficient air conditioning in the summer, many households find their overall energy spending stays about the same while gaining year-round comfort.
If you’re replacing electric resistance heating (like baseboards), the savings are much larger—often 50% or more on heating costs. And if you currently rely on portable air conditioners, a heat pump’s high efficiency can reduce cooling-related energy use by roughly 25% or more.
Apply below to see if you qualify. A member of our team will contact you with a rebate code that can be given to any installer in the Energy Smart Eastside network prior to purchase.
Table 1.**Income includes disability payments and all gifts. Household income counts everyone who lives in the home. Income limits are 150% of King County median income, per U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
For alternate formats, interpreters, or reasonable accommodation requests, please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-5362 (voice) or email EnergySmartEastside@bellevuewa.gov. Please specify your city of residence to assist in making accommodations. For complaints regarding modifications, contact the City of Bellevue ADA/Title VI Administrator at 425-452-6168 (voice) or email ADATitleVI@bellevuewa.gov. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, dial 711.
