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Licensing, rebates, running costs and local guides for 103 Florida communities.
| Place | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | Required | $120 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 11 |
| St. Petersburg | Required | $65 | Duke Energy Florida | 8 |
| Spring Hill | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | $115 | Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), Duke Energy Florida | 4 |
| Brandon | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 9 |
| Clearwater | Required | By job value (from $33) | Duke Energy Florida | 8 |
| Riverview | Required (county) | $130, | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 9 |
| Town 'n' Country | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 6 |
| Largo | Required | $50 | Duke Energy Florida | 8 |
| Wesley Chapel | Required (county) | $45 | Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), Tampa Electric (TECO), Duke Energy Florida | 9 |
| Palm Harbor | Required (county) | — | Duke Energy Florida | 8 |
| Pinellas Park | Required | $75 | Duke Energy Florida | 7 |
| University | Required (county) | $130, | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 3 |
| Plant City | Required | $50 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 3 |
| Valrico | Required (county) | $130, | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 9 |
| Land O' Lakes | Required (county) | $45 | Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), Tampa Electric (TECO) | 8 |
| Carrollwood | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 6 |
| Dunedin | Required | $75 | Duke Energy Florida | 6 |
| Egypt Lake-Leto | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 4 |
| Sun City Center | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 5 |
| Apollo Beach | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 7 |
| East Lake | Required (county) | — | Duke Energy Florida | 2 |
| Lake Magdalene | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 4 |
| Ruskin | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 5 |
| East Lake-Orient Park | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 2 |
| Citrus Park | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 6 |
| Palm River-Clair Mel | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 2 |
| Temple Terrace | Required | — | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 9 |
| Lutz | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 9 |
| Fish Hawk | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 3 |
| Keystone | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 6 |
| Tarpon Springs | Required | $75 | Duke Energy Florida | 7 |
| Northdale | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 2 |
| Westchase | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 6 |
| Bayonet Point | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida, Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) | 2 |
| Jasmine Estates | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida | 2 |
| Holiday | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida | 6 |
| Lealman | Required (county) | — | Duke Energy Florida | 2 |
| Zephyrhills | Check with city | By job value (from $1,000) | Duke Energy Florida | 5 |
| Seminole | Check with city | By job value (from $50) | Duke Energy Florida | 7 |
| Trinity | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida | 7 |
| Gibsonton | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 5 |
| New Port Richey | Required | By job value (from $150) | Duke Energy Florida | 7 |
| Safety Harbor | Required | — | Duke Energy Florida | 6 |
| Thonotosassa | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 4 |
| Wimauma | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 3 |
| Elfers | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida | 4 |
| West Lealman | Required (county) | — | Duke Energy Florida | 2 |
| Oldsmar | Required | — | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 8 |
| Cheval | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 4 |
| Pasadena Hills | Required (county) | $45 | Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), Duke Energy Florida | 2 |
| Mango | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 3 |
| Gulfport | Check with city | $109 | Duke Energy Florida | 5 |
| Hudson | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida, Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) | 5 |
| Progress Village | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 2 |
| Pebble Creek | Required (county) | $130 | Tampa Electric (TECO) | 3 |
| Bardmoor | Required (county) | — | Duke Energy Florida | 2 |
| Place | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | Required | $66.24 | Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) | 12 |
| Alafaya | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida, OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) | 1 |
| Kissimmee | Required | — | Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) | 9 |
| Pine Hills | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida, OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) | 4 |
| Poinciana | Required (county) | $25 | Duke Energy Florida | 3 |
| Horizon West | Required (county) | $38, | Duke Energy Florida, OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) | 1 |
| St. Cloud | Required | $50 | Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) | 5 |
| Four Corners | Required (county) | $85 | Duke Energy Florida | 3 |
| Sanford | Required | — | Florida Power & Light (FPL) | 8 |
| Apopka | Required | By job value (from $7.50) | Duke Energy Florida | 7 |
| Ocoee | Required | $50 | Duke Energy Florida | 8 |
| University | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida, OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) | 3 |
| Winter Garden | Required | By job value (from $30) | Duke Energy Florida | 8 |
| Clermont | Required | $0.05 | Duke Energy Florida, SECO Energy | 7 |
| Altamonte Springs | Required | $50 | Duke Energy Florida | 7 |
| Meadow Woods | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) | 2 |
| Oviedo | Required | $50 | Duke Energy Florida | 8 |
| Winter Springs | Required | $15 | Duke Energy Florida | 6 |
| Buenaventura Lakes | Required (county) | $25 | Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA) | 2 |
| Leesburg | Required | $150 | Leesburg Electric (City of Leesburg), Duke Energy Florida | 2 |
| Winter Park | Required | $150 | Winter Park Electric Utility (city-owned) | 8 |
| Casselberry | Required | $200 | Duke Energy Florida | 5 |
| Eustis | Required | $60 | Duke Energy Florida | 2 |
| Wekiwa Springs | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida | 1 |
| Oak Ridge | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) | 1 |
| Hunters Creek | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida | 2 |
| Groveland | Required | — | Duke Energy Florida | 4 |
| Tavares | Required | — | Duke Energy Florida | 3 |
| Maitland | Required | $75 | Duke Energy Florida | 6 |
| Mount Dora | Required | $100 | Mount Dora Electric Utility (City of Mount Dora), Duke Energy Florida | 2 |
| Lake Butler | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) | 1 |
| Lake Mary | Required | $35 | Duke Energy Florida, Florida Power & Light | 8 |
| Lady Lake | Required | $100 | Duke Energy Florida | 2 |
| Minneola | Required | By job value (from $54) | Duke Energy Florida, SECO Energy | 3 |
| Longwood | Required | $149.85 | Duke Energy Florida | 7 |
| Azalea Park | Required (county) | $38, | OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission), Duke Energy Florida or Florida Power & Light | 2 |
| Lockhart | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) | 1 |
| Forest City | Required (county) | By job value (from $45) | Duke Energy Florida or Florida Power & Light | 1 |
| Southchase | Required (county) | $38, | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) | 2 |
| Celebration | Required (county) | $25 | Duke Energy Florida | 5 |
| Doctor Phillips | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) | 3 |
| Conway | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida, OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) | 1 |
| Goldenrod | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida | 2 |
| Fairview Shores | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida, OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission) | 1 |
| Union Park | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) | 1 |
| Bithlo | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida | 1 |
| Pine Castle | Required (county) | $38 | Duke Energy Florida or Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) | 2 |
Florida's Construction Industry Licensing Board (DBPR) licenses plumbing contractors. A Certified Plumbing Contractor (CF) can work anywhere in the state, while a Registered Plumbing Contractor (RF) holds a local competency license and may contract only in those jurisdictions.
Search the contractor's name or license number on MyFloridaLicense and confirm the license type is CF or RF and status is current.
DBPR license search (MyFloridaLicense) ↗ · DBPR Construction Industry Licensing Board ↗ · MyFloridaLicense search ↗
Duke Energy Florida · Active
$500 for a 50-gallon or $800 for an 80-gallon ENERGY STAR heat pump (hybrid) water heater with a UEF of at least 3.3.
Use your own licensed and insured contractor, then apply online. The program requires a free Duke Home Energy Check; for emergency replacements you may install first and complete the check before submitting.
Peoples Gas System (Florida) · Active
Natural gas tank water heater: $350 gas-to-gas or $550 electric-to-gas ($400 / $650 for ENERGY STAR tanks). Tankless: $550 gas-to-gas or $700 electric-to-gas.
Apply within one year of installation. Tankless units must deliver at least 5 gallons per minute.
IRS · Ended
Covered improvements made through December 31, 2025. Not available for 2026 installations.
Checked September 29, 2026. Utility rebates are only for that utility’s customers. Each city guide shows the rebates for its utilities.