In Los Angeles County, which includes Long Beach, the median installed heat pump HVAC project in a state incentive program cost about $20,100 before incentives. Ducted split systems came in higher than ductless mini-splits.
These are fully paid projects, not quotes. The program data has no city field, so the figures cover all of Los Angeles County.
How Much Does a Heat Pump Cost to Install in Long Beach?
The median Los Angeles County project cost $20,100, and the middle half ran $15,947 to $25,000, before incentives. That is a DuloCore calculation from TECH Clean California program data (CPUC), July 7, 2024–July 6, 2026, n=725; the program's single-family incentives have been fully reserved since November 14, 2025.
| Los Angeles County heat pump HVAC (one unit, single-family, market rate) | Projects (n) | Median project cost | Middle half (25th–75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All system types | 725 | $20,100 | $15,947–$25,000 |
| Split system (ducted) | 514 | $20,917 | $17,078–$25,833 |
| Multi-split | 77 | $19,790 | $15,929–$24,490 |
| Mini-split | 51 | $13,300 | $8,355–$23,864 |
All rows are DuloCore calculations from the same program data and date range. The system types are the equipment types recorded for each project.
Each figure is the contractor's total project cost, covering equipment and installation, before any incentive. Projects done through an incentive program may differ from the wider market, and some include extra work such as electrical or duct changes.
Why Is the Mini-Split Range So Wide?
The Los Angeles County mini-split figure rests on 51 projects, and the middle half ran from $8,355 to $23,864. With so few projects and so wide a spread, treat the $13,300 median as a rough guide, not a price.
The ducted split-system figure, from 514 projects, is the most reliable row in the table. Ask each installer which system type and how many indoor units their quote covers, so you compare like with like.
Are There Rebates for a Heat Pump in Long Beach?
The big statewide programs are fully reserved. TECH Clean California's single-family heat pump incentives have been fully reserved since November 14, 2025. HEEHRA rebates for single-family homes in Southern California have been fully reserved since January 7, 2026, with new requests waitlisted.
The federal 25C credit also ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025, according to IRS Fact Sheet FS-2025-05. If your electric bill comes from SCE and your household is income-qualified, SCE's Energy Savings Assistance program lists central AC or central heat pump replacement among the upgrades it may provide at no cost.
SCE customers on certain programs (CBP-E, CPP or SEP) can also get a $75 bill credit for letting SCE adjust an eligible smart thermostat during demand response events.
Official Sources and Data
The cost figures are our calculation from public program data; the program details come from each agency's own page, all checked on October 9, 2026.
- TECH Clean California heat pump data, the public program data behind our medians (public workbook "Map and Cost Graphs_2026_9", pulled October 9, 2026; method: single-family, market-rate, one-unit projects installed July 7, 2024–July 6, 2026, with the top and bottom 1% of costs statewide removed); the program's single-family incentives have been fully reserved since November 14, 2025
- TECH Clean California incentive updates, which records when TECH and HEEHRA became fully reserved
- SCE Energy Savings Assistance and SCE Rebates & SCE Marketplace
- IRS FS-2025-05, the IRS table showing when each credit ended
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a heat pump cost to install in Long Beach?
The median Los Angeles County heat pump HVAC project was $20,100 before incentives, with the middle half between $15,947 and $25,000. That is a DuloCore calculation from 725 TECH Clean California program projects installed July 7, 2024–July 6, 2026; the program's single-family incentives have been fully reserved since November 14, 2025.
How much does a ducted heat pump split system cost in Los Angeles County?
The median ducted split-system project was $20,917 before incentives, from 514 projects in the same DuloCore calculation, with the middle half between $17,078 and $25,833.
Is there a heat pump rebate in Long Beach in 2026?
Not from the big statewide programs: TECH's single-family incentives and Southern California's HEEHRA single-family rebates are fully reserved. Income-qualified SCE customers can apply to Energy Savings Assistance for a possible no-cost replacement.
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