Key Facts at a Glance
- Status
- NOT accepting applications (pending final DOE approval)
- Administrator
- FDACS — Florida Energy Saver Program
- Funding
- ~$346 million (federal IRA allocation)
- Income limit (HEAR)
- Under 150% of county Area Median Income
- Max rebates (HEAR)
- $8,000 heat pump / $1,750 HPWH / $14,000 total
- Status verified
- July 3, 2026, from the official FDACS portal
Where the program actually stands
Florida was allocated approximately $346 million under the federal Inflation Reduction Act for two home-energy rebate programs: HEAR (Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates) and HOMES (whole-home efficiency rebates). The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) administers both through its Florida Energy Saver Program.
As of July 2026, neither program has launched. FDACS plans a phased rollout starting with a HEAR pilot, pending final DOE approvals, and no firm public launch date exists. The only action available to homeowners today is registering on the official portal for an email alert when applications open.
Be careful out there: any contractor advertising "get your $8,000 Florida heat pump rebate now" is promising money that cannot currently be claimed. When the program opens, rebates will be delivered as point-of-sale discounts through qualified contractors — not as cash you chase afterward.
HEAR: the published rebate caps
FDACS has published the maximum rebate amounts HEAR will offer once live. These are caps, not guarantees — your actual rebate depends on your income tier and project cost:
- - Heat pump for space heating/cooling: up to $8,000
- - Heat pump water heater: up to $1,750
- - Electric load service center (panel): up to $4,000
- - Electric wiring: up to $2,500
- - Insulation, air sealing, and ventilation: up to $1,600
- - Electric stove/cooktop/range/oven or heat pump clothes dryer: up to $840
- - Maximum total rebate per household: $14,000
Who will qualify (income tiers)
HEAR is exclusively for low- and moderate-income households — under 150% of your county's Area Median Income (AMI). Households under 80% AMI can receive up to 100% of the qualified project cost; households between 80% and 150% AMI up to 50%. Above 150% AMI, you are not eligible for HEAR at all. AMI depends on your county and household size, so check your numbers on the FDACS portal.
The companion HOMES program (rebates tied to modeled whole-home energy savings of 20% or more) follows HEAR, and its Florida-specific amounts have not been published yet.
What to do while you wait
If your system is limping and you're under the income thresholds, it may be worth weighing repair-to-bridge versus replacing now — waiting on an unlaunched program has real risk if your A/C dies in August. Register for the state's launch alert, and talk to us about what a qualifying heat pump system would look like for your home so you're ready to move when applications open. In the meantime, active savings like the Daikin instant rebate and FPL's $200 rebate don't require waiting.
Official Sources
Don't take our word for it — these are the official program pages this guide was verified against:
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Florida's HEAR rebates open?
Unknown. As of July 2026, FDACS says the program will roll out in stages pending U.S. DOE approvals, starting with a HEAR pilot, and has published no firm launch date. Registering on the official Florida Energy Saver portal is the only way to get notified the moment applications open.
Can I get the HEAR rebate on a system I install before the program opens?
No. HEAR rebates will be delivered as discounts at the point of sale through qualified contractors once the program is live — they are not retroactive cash-back for earlier installations. If you need a system now, use the currently active savings (manufacturer and utility rebates) rather than waiting on an unopened program.
I earn more than 150% of area median income — is there anything for me?
Not from HEAR — it is strictly income-capped. Higher-income households should look at the Daikin instant rebate (through July 31, 2026), FPL's $200 A/C rebate, and financing. HOMES, the whole-home efficiency companion program, may have different tiers, but Florida hasn't published its details yet.
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Rebates, tax credits, and incentive programs are offered by third parties (government agencies, utilities, and manufacturers), change frequently, and depend on your eligibility, equipment, and location — amounts and availability are not guaranteed. American Plumbing, Heating & Cooling does not provide tax advice; please confirm current federal or state tax treatment with a qualified tax professional. Programs change — call us at (941) 735-6616 to confirm current rebates, and we'll help you identify what you qualify for at your free in-home estimate.