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Rental property owners replacing an existing furnace or electric resistance heating system in Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Issaquah, Sammamish, or Mercer Island are eligible.

Eligible properties include existing single-family homes (1–4 units) and manufactured homes. Multifamily properties and new construction are not eligible.

Rental property owners can apply.

Eligible properties include existing single-family homes (1–4 units) and manufactured homes. Multifamily properties and new construction are not eligible.

Rental property owners must confirm that their tenant’s annual household income is below 150% of Area Median Income (AMI).

To be eligible for the bonus rebate, the tenant’s total household income must be below 150% of the Area Median Income in King County. Refer to income qualifications listed below:

To qualify, the system must be on the approved equipment list (Mitsubishi, Bryant, or Carrier heat pumps) and installed by an approved contractor. The system must also be sized to heat your entire home.

Eligible systems:

• Ducted heat pumps

• Ductless heat pumps

• Hybrid systems ($1,000 rebate only)

For the $5,000 bonus rebate:

• Must be fully electric (no furnace backup)

• Hybrid systems are not eligible

Not sure what qualifies? A trusted installer can help you choose the right system and apply rebates.

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.

Energy Smart Eastside rebates can also be stacked with various incentives from Puget Sound Energy, which can total up to $4,600 in additional rebates.

Schedule a call with one of our energy advisors to better understand what additional rebates you might qualify for.

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.

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.