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GO ZERO Multifamily Incentive Program
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) GO ZERO Incentive Program offers rebates for multifamily properties for eligible space and/or water heating appliances installed on or after June 13, 2025.
- Must be located within South Coast AQMD’s jurisdiction
- Owner or property manager in a residential building with 5+ dwelling units.
- Heat pumps replacing gas or propane furnaces or gas water heaters must be Energy Star certified.
Additional terms and conditions apply. See the Terms & Conditions or contact a Program Representative to learn more.
The South Coast AQMD GO ZERO pilot incentive program for zero-NOx emission space and water heating appliances.
Quick Links:
South Coast AQMD Jurisdiction Map
Available Funding
Total rebate funding for the GO ZERO Multifamily Incentive Program pilot phase is $5.0 million, including both rebates and administration fee, of which 75% is allocated for Overburdened Communities
The charts below are updated weekly and may not reflect real-time program statistics.
Overburdened communities are ZIP codes identified per Senate Bill 535, as defined by CalEnviroScreen.
Eligible Equipment and Rebates
- All eligible equipment must be Energy Star certified.
- Multiple space heating/cooling units servicing one dwelling unit are counted as one heat pump for rebate purposes.
- The total rebate for a project with multiple heat pumps will be capped at $300,000 and is calculated at the complex/campus level.
- To complete your rebate reservation or application, please use the applicable Rebate Code in the right column to complete the appliance table(s).
Rebate Table |
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| Download a PDF of the rebate table | Area Served | Rebate Amount | Rebate per | Rebate Code |
| HVAC Equipment - to replace gas or propane systems | ||||
| Split or packaged rooftop/multi-position heat pump (ducted or ductless) | Individual Apt. | $2,000 | Heat pump | A |
| Packaged terminal heat pumps, single package vertical heat pump, or unitary through the wall/ ceiling heat pump | Individual Apt. | $1,000 | Heat pump that is variable capacity/inverter-driven | B |
| $500 | Heat pump with single or two-stage compressor | C | ||
| Heat pump | Multiple Apts. | $1,000 | Apartment served | D |
| Split or packaged rooftop/multi-position heat pump (ducted or ductless) | Common Areas | $1,800 | Heat pump | E |
| Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps, Single Package Vertical Heat Pump, or unitary through the wall/ ceiling heat pump | Common Areas | $800 | Heat pump that is variable capacity/inverter-driven | F |
| $300 | Heat pump with single or two-stage compressor | G | ||
| Water Heating Equipment - to replace gas or propane systems | ||||
| Heat pump ≥ 55 gallons | Individual Apt. | $2,100 | Heat pump | H |
| Heat pump < 55 gallons | Individual Apt. | $1,400 | Heat pump | I |
| Heat pump ≥17 gallons per bedroom served | Multiple Apts. | $1,800 | Apartment served | J |
| Heat pump < 17 gallons per bedroom served | Multiple Apts. | $1,200 | Apartment served | K |
Reservations (optional)
You may be eligible to place a reservation if funds are available AND your project has not yet been installed. Submitting a rebate reservation does not guarantee you will receive a rebate. Reservations are recommended but not required. You are required to provide proof of incremental progress at least every 30 days to maintain your reservation.
Rebate Application
Once your project(s) have been completed, complete and submit the required documentation with your application.
Review
Willdan will review your documents and application; a post inspection may be required. You will be notified if additional information is needed and will receive email notifications as your application progresses through the review and approval process.
Payment
If your application is approved, Willdan will issue your rebate payment via check or electronic funds transfer to the payee designated on your application.