Reviewed local pilot page
Reviewed hvac replacement permit and rebate records for Houston, TX. Results use approved official sources and show verification dates.
How to use this page
Confirm the permit authority. This page is scoped to Houston, TX. 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
Verified 2026-05-01
Houston Permitting Center states that applicants who modify or alter an existing HVAC system by adding or removing parts or equipment must obtain a mechanical permit. The City's mechanical inspections page also lists residential A/C replacement, duct alterations, condenser replacement, evaporator replacement, and furnace replacement as mechanical permit and inspection triggers.
Official applicationRebate Records
Rebate · Active · verified 2026-05-01
CenterPoint says Houston-area residential customers can earn incentives applied directly to the installation invoice when replacing HVAC equipment with a more energy-efficient model through participating contractors; the Heating and Cooling page says incentives start at $200 and may increase depending on the installation.
Official programEvidence
Houston Permitting Center · Local Building Department · tier A · verified 2026-05-01
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