Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN BAYONET POINT
Bayonet Point Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Bayonet Point.
Yes, you need a permit to replace a water heater in Bayonet Point. It's unincorporated, so Pasco County issues it: a $45 base plumbing fee plus $10 per system part, under the fee resolution effective July 1, 2026. Duke Energy serves southwest Pasco and WREC serves northern and central Pasco.
Bayonet Point is an unincorporated community in Pasco County, so county offices handle permits.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Pasco County Building Construction Services
- Permit fee
- $45 base plumbing permit fee plus $10 for each system part or feature (Resolution 26-0249, effective July 1, 2026).
- Who gets the permit
- A contractor whose information is up to date in the county system, or the homeowner with a notarized Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement. Jobs over $5,000 also need a recorded Notice of Commencement.
- Electric utility
- Duke Energy Florida and Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC)
- Water
- Pasco County Utilities (several public and private water systems operate in Pasco; confirm by address)
- Rebate worth checking
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1979 (median) · 72% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 2 that advertise water heater work
01 / TYPICAL PRICES
What a new water heater costs.
Know before you call.
Heat-pump tank
$2,500–$5,000Typical cost, including installation
Tankless
$2,400–$5,400Typical cost, including installation
AI equipment illustrations; models vary and images are not to scale. Typical national prices from Home Depot ↗, checked September 28, 2026. The source doesn’t say how many jobs the ranges are based on. These are not Bayonet Point averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Bayonet Point
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$45 base plumbing permit fee plus $10 for each system part or feature (Resolution 26-0249, effective July 1, 2026).. Pasco County Building Construction Services fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised priceNone of the local company websites we checked list a full installed price.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Bayonet Point average is shown.
What can change the price in Bayonet Point?
Gas and electrical permits each have their own $45 base fee plus per-part charges under the same resolution. Plumbing, electrical, mechanical and gas work need a permit no matter what the job costs.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Bayonet Point?
Companies that advertise water heater replacement here, with what their water heater customers say.
Companies we found in our research. They are not Ember & Tank providers or partners. We show selected reviews, not a rating or every review. How we choose reviews →
IERNA'S Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Lists Bayonet Point among the areas it serves. Based in Lutz.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A Yelp reviewer (Aug 2025) alleged a water heater installed for a family member had an undrained, improperly routed pressure relief line and that a promised manager callback did not come; an earlier manager reply on the same review promised outreach.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Performance Air Conditioning, Electric & Plumbing
Lists Bayonet Point among the areas it serves. Based in Clearwater.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater-specific praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A BBB reviewer (May 2025) said that after a late arrival and a $240 diagnostic deposit on an $870 quote to install a customer-supplied hot water heater, the company did not return calls to schedule the job; the company apologized and said it had escalated the matter.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Order: companies based in Bayonet Point first, then companies whose water heater reviews we’ve read. Each group is alphabetical. These businesses are not our employees or vetted partners and do not receive requests from Ember & Tank. We haven’t checked their license, insurance or quality of work. DBPR license search (MyFloridaLicense) ↗.
See before-and-after replacement examples from independent companies →
HOMES IN BAYONET POINT
What Bayonet Point homes are like.
1979Median year built
54%Built before 1980
72%Owner-occupied
2%Heat with utility gas
73%Single-family homes
About 54% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
96% of homes heat with electricity, which usually means an electric water heater. It’s worth getting a price on a heat pump model too.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ACS 2024 5-year ↗ (2020-2024). Heating fuel is what homes use to heat the house. It often, but not always, matches the water heater’s fuel.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
What’s different in Bayonet Point.
Plumbing still needs a permit after July 2026
Pasco County says that starting July 1, 2026, state law (HB 803) lets some single-family work under $7,500 skip permits. But plumbing, electrical, mechanical and gas work still need a permit no matter the cost, and so does any work in a flood hazard area.
Pasco County – When is a building permit not required? (PDF, July 2026) ↗ · Florida HB 803 (2026) bill page ↗
Video inspections for water heater swaps
In Pasco County, contractors can book a VuSpex video inspection for a water heater swap by emailing inspectionschedulers@mypasco.net or calling 727-847-8126, option 2.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Bayonet Point homes.
Energy
- Electric: Duke Energy Florida (Pasco EDC says Duke primarily serves southwest Pasco County)
- Electric: Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) (Pasco EDC says WREC primarily serves northern and central Pasco County)
Water
Pasco County Utilities (several public and private water systems operate in Pasco; confirm by address)
Pasco County Utilities – Water Quality Reports (2025) ↗ · Pasco Economic Development Council – Utilities ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Bayonet Point homes.
For Duke Energy Florida and Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) customers in Bayonet Point. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Duke Energy Florida heat pump water heater rebate (Home Energy Improvement) ↗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.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Florida rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Bayonet Point.
Permits and who issues them
Pasco County's residential plumbing permit covers installing or replacing plumbing systems and names 'Water Heater' as an example. When you replace a water heater, the application must say where the equipment is. Apply online through PascoGateway (Accela). Contractors can ask for VuSpex video inspections for water heater swaps.
Pasco keeps contractor records in its permit system, and an out-of-date record is one listed reason for turning down a permit. It also has an Owner is Contractor registration form and a local certificate of competency application.
Pasco County Building Construction Services ↗ · Pasco County – Residential Plumbing permit submittal requirements (PDF) ↗ · Pasco County Resolution 26-0249 building fee update (PDF, effective July 1, 2026) ↗ · Pasco County – Building Construction Permits and Forms ↗ · Pasco County – Building Inspections (VuSpex) ↗ · Pasco County – When is a building permit not required? (PDF, July 2026) ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the DBPR license search (MyFloridaLicense) ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Florida licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Bayonet Point.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Estates | 2 mi | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Hudson | 2 mi | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida, Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) |
| New Port Richey | 6 mi | Required | By job value (from $150) | Duke Energy Florida |
| Elfers | 8 mi | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Trinity | 10 mi | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida |
| Holiday | 10 mi | Required (county) | $45 | Duke Energy Florida |
This guide also covers Shady Hills, which share Bayonet Point’s permit office, utilities, water provider and companies.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Bayonet Point water heater questions.
What does Pasco County charge for a water heater permit?
A $45 base fee plus $10 for each system part or feature, under Resolution 26-0249 (effective July 1, 2026).
Pasco County Resolution 26-0249 building fee update (PDF, effective July 1, 2026) ↗
Does the $7,500 exemption mean I can skip the permit?
No. Pasco says plumbing, electrical, mechanical and gas work still need permits no matter what they cost.
Pasco County – When is a building permit not required? (PDF, July 2026) ↗
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