Can I get a rebate for my mini split installation?
Classic America1 min read
Key takeaways
- The article walks through IRS Form 5695 and the ENERGY STAR thresholds it lists for ducted and ductless heat pumps.
- It splits eligibility by North and South, with different EER2 and HSPF2 floors for ductless systems.
- It treats mini splits as the non-ducted kind of air-source heat pump.
Note
Tax credit and rebate rules can change with new laws and rulings, so the information in this post may be out of date. Check your eligibility on the official sites before you buy: the IRS and ENERGY STAR.
This tax credit is effective for products purchased and installed between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2032.
- How to Claim the Federal Tax Credits
- Strategies to Maximize Your Federal Tax Savings
- Claim the credits using the IRS Form 5695.
- Instructions for Form 5695
- Instructions for Form 5695 (Print Version - PDF)
YOU CAN CLAIM:
30%
of project cost
$2,000
maximum amount
credited
What Products are Eligible?
Heat pumps are either ducted or non-ducted (mini-splits). Eligibility depends on whether you live in the north or south.
Ducted
South: All heat pumps that have earned the ENERGY STAR label
North: Heat pumps designated as ENERGY STAR Cold Climate that have an EER2 > 10
Ductless (mini-splits)
South: ENERGY STAR certified heat pumps with
- SEER2 > 16
- EER2 > 12
- HSPF2 > 9
North: ENERGY STAR Cold Climate heat pumps with
- SEER2 > 16
- EER2 > 9
- HSPF2 > 9.5
