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Heat pump permit and rebate records in Chicago, IL

Reviewed heat pump permit and rebate records for Chicago, IL. Results use approved official sources and show verification dates.

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Confirm the permit authority. This page is scoped to Chicago, IL. If a property is outside city limits or in a special district, confirm the local authority before using this as a planning path.

Keep permits and incentives separate. A rebate or utility incentive does not replace permit review, and an empty rebate section only means HomeReq has no approved local program record published for this project yet.

Open the official source before starting work. Use the source cards and verification dates as a trail back to the issuing department, utility, or program administrator.

Permit Records

Reviewed local permit paths

Verified 2026-05-02

Express Permit Program mechanical permit path for heat pump work

Chicago's Express Permit Program mechanical instructions list replacing existing heating, ventilation, or air conditioning equipment with equipment performing the same function, with a change of energy source allowed, as eligible work. The same page also lists installing a new heat pump or air conditioning system serving a single residential or nonresidential unit as eligible when supported by appropriate HVAC load calculations.

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Rebate Records

Reviewed rebate or incentive records

Utility Incentive · Active · verified 2026-05-02

ComEd heat pump discount

ComEd's Home Heating and Cooling Discounts Guide lists instant discounts for qualifying heat pump projects: up to $2,000 for air source and centrally ducted mini-split heat pumps, up to $1,000 for ductless and mixed-use mini-split heat pumps, ENERGY STAR smart thermostat bundles up to $2,075 or $1,075, and geothermal heat pump discounts up to $1,200 per unit or $6,000 per home. The guide says point-of-sale discounts require qualifying equipment from a ComEd heat pump-trained contractor or, for geothermal work, an ICC and geothermal certified ComEd Energy Efficiency Service Provider. Chicago users should confirm ComEd electric service, service-area eligibility, equipment type, contractor participation, funding, and current ComEd terms before buying or installing equipment.

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Evidence

Official sources used on this page

Mechanical (HVAC) Work

City of Chicago Department of Buildings · Local Building Department · tier A · verified 2026-05-02

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Home Heating and Cooling Discounts Guide

ComEd · Utility · tier B · verified 2026-05-02