Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN SELMA
Selma Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Selma.
Selma has a $75 permit just for water heater work, and in an emergency your contractor can install first and get the permit afterward. The city spans Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties. CPS Energy or GVEC supplies power, and CPS Energy or CenterPoint supplies gas.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · City of Selma Permits and Inspections
- Permit fee
- $75 home permit for a water heater, PRV, water softener, water line, sewer line or irrigation repair (Appendix A, last changed Dec 11, 2025).
- Who gets the permit
- Contractors registered with the city. Licensed trades register with a copy of their state license. We didn't find rules for homeowners doing plumbing.
- Electric utility
- CPS Energy, GVEC and Reliant Energy (Entex)
- Gas utility
- CPS Energy and CenterPoint Energy
- Water
- City of Selma (water, sewer and garbage billing)
- Rebate worth checking
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2010 (median) · 64% 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 Selma averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Selma
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee$75 home permit for a water heater, PRV, water softener, water line, sewer line or irrigation repair (Appendix A, last changed Dec 11, 2025).. City of Selma Permits and Inspections fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Selma post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing (San Antonio). Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Selma average is shown.
What can change the price in Selma?
Plumbing, electrical and mechanical repair or replacement is $100 per unit. New plumbing, electrical and mechanical for a single-family home is $150. We didn't find other triggers.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Selma?
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 →
Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing (San Antonio)
Lists Selma among the areas it serves. Based in San Antonio.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Specials on water heater page: 'Save 10% off a brand new tankless water heater'; '$599 Water Heater Renewal Special' (relief valve check, flush, anode rod and drain valve replacement); '$129 Plumbing Rejuuuvenation' tank flush with plumbing inspection; 5% discounts for first responders, seniors 65+ and military/veterans.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised tankless conversions, quick repairs and well-explained options on water heater visits.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said a tankless water heater failed daily for five days after technicians had trouble programming it, and objected to what they described as a $21,000 overpayment.
5 water heater reviews read, checked September 29, 2026.
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback A maintenance-plan customer praised reliable scheduling, arrival calls and thorough technicians on visits that included their water heater.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
1 water heater review read, checked September 29, 2026.
Order: companies based in Selma 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. Texas plumbing license lookup ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING SELMA
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN SELMA
What Selma homes are like.
2010Median year built
3%Built before 1980
64%Owner-occupied
4%Heat with utility gas
77%Single-family homes
About 50% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
93% 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 Selma.
Emergency installs allowed
In an emergency, Selma lets a contractor install a water heater before getting the permit and apply as soon as possible afterward. You still need a final inspection.
Its own water heater fee
Selma's fee schedule has its own $75 charge for water heater work, separate from the $100 general plumbing repair/replacement fee.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Selma homes.
Energy
- Electric: CPS Energy
- Electric: GVEC
- Electric: Reliant Energy (Entex) (Listed by the city; probably out of date)
- Gas: CPS Energy
- Gas: CenterPoint Energy
Water
City of Selma (water, sewer and garbage billing)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Selma homes.
For CPS Energy, GVEC, Reliant Energy (Entex) and CenterPoint Energy customers in Selma. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Heat Pump Water Heater Incentive ↗ActiveIncentive for replacing an existing electric storage water heater with an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Texas rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Selma.
Permits and who issues them
Selma lists water heaters as work that needs permits and inspections. In an emergency, the contractor can install the water heater first and apply for the permit as soon as possible afterward. A final inspection is required.
Yes. All contractors must register (no fee right now) with proof of liability insurance naming the City of Selma, a copy of the state license and the license holder's driver's license.
City of Selma Permits and Inspections ↗ · Selma Building Permits & Inspections ↗ · Selma FAQ for permits (2015) ↗ · Selma Contractor Registration Information (rev. 2026) ↗ · Selma Code Appendix A fee schedule (Municode) ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Texas plumbing license lookup ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Texas licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Selma.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal City | 2 mi | Required | $110 | CPS Energy, GVEC |
| Live Oak | 3 mi | Required | $60 | CPS Energy |
| Schertz | 4 mi | Required | $60 | Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), CPS Energy, New Braunfels Utilities |
| Converse | 5 mi | Check with city | $100 | CPS Energy |
| Cibolo | 6 mi | Required | $75 | Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) |
| Timberwood Park | 13 mi | Not required (conditions apply) (county) | — | CPS Energy |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Selma water heater questions.
Is a permit required to replace a water heater in Selma?
Yes. Water heaters are on the city's list of work that needs permits and inspections.
What if my water heater fails on a weekend?
Your contractor can install it and then apply for the permit as soon as possible. A final inspection follows.
What does it cost?
$75 for water heater work under the city's fee schedule.
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