Replacing a water heater this year? SoCalGas offers rebates of $80 to $1,500 on qualifying tankless water heaters and $300 to $575 on qualifying tank water heaters, but the 2026 program runs only until December 31, 2026, or until the money runs out (SoCalGas Rebates & Incentives). If your water heater is on its last legs, now is a good time to plan the swap.
What the 2026 SoCalGas rebates pay
| Water heater | 2026 rebate | Key rule |
|---|---|---|
| High-efficiency tankless | $80–$1,500 | Must replace a tank-type unit in a single-family detached home. Qualifying models: ENERGY STAR list. |
| High-efficiency storage (tank) | $300–$575 | UEF 0.64 or higher, 55 gallons or less, and not bought from a statewide participating retailer. Qualifying models: SoCalGas storage water heater list. |
Figures are from the SoCalGas rebates page, re-checked on October 26, 2026. The exact amount depends on the model you choose.
Before you count on it
- You must be a SoCalGas customer.
- The water heater must be a qualifying model on SoCalGas's lists, purchased and installed within the calendar year in an existing residential property.
- Funds are first-come, first-served until December 31, 2026, or until they run out, and SoCalGas may change or end the program without notice.
How to claim it
- Pick a qualifying model before you buy. Check the model list linked from the SoCalGas rebates page.
- Have it installed before year-end, and keep the receipt.
- Apply online on the SoCalGas rebates page. You'll upload a photo of your receipt and of the model tag on the new water heater. A mail-in application is also available.
- Watch for payment. SoCalGas says rebates arrive in six to eight weeks if all requirements are met, as a prepaid Visa or Mastercard.
Is it time to replace yours?
Most tank water heaters last about 8 to 12 years. Rust-colored hot water, rumbling or popping, water around the base and hot water that runs out fast are common signs. See signs your water heater is dying. If you're weighing tank versus tankless, our tankless water heater cost guide and water heater replacement cost guide lay out typical LA-area prices. Whatever you choose, California requires earthquake strapping on a new water heater; see our earthquake plumbing checklist.
Replacing a water heater before the rebate deadline? Rooter Pros installs and repairs tank and tankless water heaters across the San Fernando Valley, Glendale, Pasadena, Santa Clarita and Los Angeles, and can help you pick a model on the SoCalGas list. Licensed & bonded (CSLB #917630), open 24/7 with no overtime charges.
Call (818) 669-9019Rebate amounts, rules and the deadline are from SoCalGas's Rebates & Incentives page (socalgas.com), checked October 26, 2026. SoCalGas runs the program, decides eligibility and may change or end it without notice. Rooter Pros is not affiliated with SoCalGas.