Multifamily Rebate Application

Rebates are for eligible heat pump appliances installed on or after June 13, 2025, and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis when funding is available, for the pilot phase. If your project has not yet installed and there are funds available, you may submit a Reservation request.

To confirm funds are available, please see the Status of Available Funds section, or contact Willdan at (844) 437-0481 or GOZEROmultifamily@willdan.com.

  1. Eligibility Requirements
    • Residential building with 5+ dwelling units
    • Installation address must be within South Coast AQMD jurisdiction. Use this South Coast AQMD link to verify your address. Search the map for your specific address using the gray magnifying icon in the upper right corner of the map.
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    • The online Rebate Application form must be signed by the owner or property manager. However, an installer may apply on behalf of an owner or property manager by completing the Rebate Application PDF and required documents (see #2 below), then submitting to GOZEROmultifamily@willdan.com.
    • Each dwelling unit is eligible for one HVAC heat pump and one water heating heat pump, only.
    • Heat pumps replacing gas or propane furnaces or gas water heaters must be Energy Star certified. This requirement may be modified during the pilot phase if the Energy Star program ends.
    • Applicant may elect for the rebate to be paid to the Installer by signing the relevant section at the end of this application.
  2. Required Documents
    • All items below must be submitted to Willdan using one of the options below:
      1. Online using the form below
      2. Via email to GOZEROmultifamily@willdan.com
      3. Print a hard copy and mail to:

        Willdan
        Attn: South Coast AQMD GO ZERO Rebate Program
        2401 E Katella Ave, Suite 300
        Anaheim, CA 92806

    • Completed Rebate Application
    • Installer’s invoice, which must include: (See sample invoice here)
      • Itemized costs for: Labor, Equipment, Electrical Upgrade(s), Permitting, and Other.
      • Model and associated Serial Number for each unit installed.
      • Rebate amount must be included if it will be issued to the Installer.
    • IRS Form W9: Must be completed by the person or entity that is receiving the rebate.
    • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Authorization form
      (OPTIONAL): This enables Willdan to directly deposit the rebate and should be completed by the person or entity that is receiving the rebate.
  3. Eligible Equipment and Rebates
    • Use the applicable Rebate Code to complete the Appliance table below. Multiple space heating/cooling units servicing one dwelling unit are counted as one heat pump for rebate purposes. The total rebate will be capped at $300,000 per property during the GO ZERO Pilot Phase. If multiple applications are submitted for the same property during the GO ZERO Pilot Phase, the cap will be based on the cumulative total.

Rebate Table

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

Multifamily Rebate Application

Funding has been fully reserved for the Pilot Phase. Sign up here for announcements about when additional funding may become available.