Stack up to $4,000 in rebates in Tampa.
Most Tampahomeowners leave half the available HVAC rebates on the table when they replace a system. We don't. Every credit, rebate, and manufacturer incentive below is stacked automatically during your NewHVACDeals checkout — no paperwork on your end, no expired-promo surprises.
Off a typical $20,000 install, this is a 20% discount. Stacked across federal, utility, manufacturer, and local programs — none of them are mutually exclusive in Hillsborough County.
Federal Heat Pump Tax Credit (IRA §25C)
30% of install cost, capped at $2,000. Applies to qualifying Energy Star heat pumps. Claim on IRS Form 5695.
TECO (Tampa Electric) Residential Rebate
Instant rebate applied at checkout. Eligibility based on equipment SEER2 rating and zip code.
Manufacturer Instant Rebate
Trane, Carrier, Lennox, and Rheem run seasonal promotions averaging $500 on qualifying systems. Applied at point-of-sale.
Hillsborough Energy Efficiency Grant
Single-family homes in Hillsborough qualify for a one-time $500 efficiency bonus on heat pump replacements SEER2 16+.
If you own a home in Tampa, you qualify for most of this.
- You own the home (or are the lessor on a long-term lease)
- You're replacing an existing HVAC system (not new construction) — though new builds qualify for the federal credit
- You install a qualifying Energy Star heat pump or variable-speed AC
- Your zip code is in the TECO (Tampa Electric) service area
- Install is permitted and inspected by a licensed Florida contractor
Instant rebates (manufacturer + utility): applied at checkout. You never see the full list price — AIRA deducts these rebates from your quote before you pick a tier. Your final number already reflects them.
Federal tax credit: claimed when you file your taxes the following April using IRS Form 5695. You'll get a copy of the AHRI match certificate and your install invoice to attach. The credit is non-refundable, meaning it reduces your tax bill up to $2,000 but doesn't pay you cash if you owe less than that.
Hillsborough Energy Efficiency Grant: Single-family homes in Hillsborough qualify for a one-time $500 efficiency bonus on heat pump replacements SEER2 16+. Our Tampa team handles the county paperwork on your behalf.
Rebate questions, Tampa answers.
How much can I save on HVAC rebates in Tampa, FL?
In Tampa you can stack up to $4,000 in HVAC rebates in 2026: $2,000 from the federal IRA §25C heat pump tax credit, up to $1,000 from the TECO (Tampa Electric) residential rebate program, ~$500 in seasonal manufacturer instant rebates, and any Hillsborough County program you qualify for. NewHVACDeals applies every rebate automatically at checkout — no paperwork on your end.
Do TECO (Tampa Electric) rebates apply to all HVAC equipment?
TECO (Tampa Electric) rebates require qualifying equipment — typically Energy Star heat pumps or variable-speed central AC systems meeting a minimum SEER2 rating. Standard builder-grade 14.3 SEER2 systems usually don't qualify. AIRA checks eligibility for your specific zip and tier during the assessment, so you know whether you're pulling the full up to $1,000 or just the federal credit.
Can I combine the federal heat pump tax credit with Tampa utility rebates?
Yes. The IRS §25C tax credit (up to $2,000) is a federal tax filing and the TECO (Tampa Electric) rebate is applied instantly at checkout — neither reduces the other. You can also stack both against manufacturer incentives. We haven't found a single Hillsborough County program that conflicts with federal stacking. The only exception is PACE financing, which some homeowners intentionally avoid to keep their tax credit cleaner.
How do I claim the $2,000 federal HVAC tax credit in Florida?
You claim the IRS §25C credit when you file your federal return the April after your install by attaching Form 5695. You need the AHRI match certificate and the installed equipment model numbers — both are on the invoice we send after your install. The credit is non-refundable, so it reduces your tax liability up to $2,000 but won't pay you cash if you owe less than that.
When will my Tampa HVAC rebates actually be paid?
Manufacturer and TECO (Tampa Electric) rebates are applied instantly — your quoted price already reflects them, so there's nothing to wait for. The federal tax credit hits your refund or reduces your liability when you file taxes the following April. County programs vary: Hillsborough County payments typically post within 6-8 weeks of permit closure.
See your real price with rebates baked in.
No paperwork, no promo codes, no waiting for reimbursement checks. AIRA shows your Tampa rebates up-front and deducts them from the quote before you reserve.