Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS
Cottonwood Heights Water Heater
Replacement
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Replacing a water heater in Cottonwood Heights.
You need a permit to replace a water heater in Cottonwood Heights. You apply online through iWorQ. There's no flat water heater fee; the cost is based on the job's value using the building code's valuation table. Depending on your neighborhood, water comes from Jordan Valley Water or Salt Lake City Public Utilities.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Yes · Cottonwood Heights Community & Economic Development, Building Division
- Permit fee
- Based on job value: a plumbing permit on its own follows the IBC fee schedule (100% of the adopted building valuation data table). The city publishes no flat water heater fee and asks you to call 801-944-7062 for an estimate.
- Who gets the permit
- A contractor, or the owner using the city's Owner/Builder Certification.
- Electric utility
- Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas utility
- Enbridge Gas Utah
- Water
- Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District or Salt Lake City Public Utilities, depending on location · Depends on your provider: Jordan Valley Water averaged 182.4 mg/L total hardness in 2025; Salt Lake City Public Utilities' treatment plants ranged 136–212 ppm (8.0–12.4 grains per gallon) in its 2026 report
- Rebate worth checking
- Wattsmart Homes – Heat Pump Water Heater (Utah) (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 1978 (median) · 72% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 3 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 Cottonwood Heights averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Cottonwood Heights
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit feeBased on job value: a plumbing permit on its own follows the IBC fee schedule (100% of the adopted building valuation data table). The city publishes no flat water heater fee and asks you to call 801-944-7062 for an estimate.. Cottonwood Heights Community & Economic Development, Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price1 of the companies listed for Cottonwood Heights post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Draper. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Cottonwood Heights average is shown.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Cottonwood Heights?
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 →
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Draper
Lists Cottonwood Heights among the areas it serves. Based in Draper.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$500 Off' tankless water heater installation, expires 2026-10-31 —
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Yelp reviewers praised a fast, affordable tankless water heater quote and install, and a flawless same-day water heater exchange.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Salisbury Plumbing
Lists Cottonwood Heights among the areas it serves. Based in Lehi.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Republished Google reviewers praised fast arrival, knowledgeable technicians, fair-market quotes and no leaks a year after a tankless installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Scott Hale Plumbing, Drains, Heating & Air
Lists Cottonwood Heights among the areas it serves. Based in Murray.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback No water heater praise was found in the sources checked.
Worth knowing A BBB complainant said Scott Hale installed a $4,428 water heater expecting 12 months at 0% and then tried to arrange financing afterward on terms he had not agreed to, and threatened a lien; Scott Hale said the customer accepted the quote on a recorded line, the card on file was declined, and he had not paid.
1 water heater review read, checked September 30, 2026.
Order: companies based in Cottonwood Heights 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. Utah DOPL license lookup ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS
What Cottonwood Heights homes are like.
1978Median year built
57%Built before 1980
72%Owner-occupied
86%Heat with utility gas
77%Single-family homes
About 57% of homes were built before 1980. Older homes often have older venting, smaller closets and shutoff valves that should be checked before install day.
86% of homes heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters with existing venting are common here.
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 Cottonwood Heights.
Apply online and pay before review
Cottonwood Heights takes permit applications online only and collects the first fees before review. Processing can take 5–7 business days, so don't expect a same-day permit for a swap.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Cottonwood Heights homes.
Energy
- Electric: Rocky Mountain Power
- Gas: Enbridge Gas Utah (the city's page still uses the old Dominion Energy name)
Water
Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District or Salt Lake City Public Utilities, depending on location: Depends on your provider: Jordan Valley Water averaged 182.4 mg/L total hardness in 2025; Salt Lake City Public Utilities' treatment plants ranged 136–212 ppm (8.0–12.4 grains per gallon) in its 2026 report
Cottonwood Heights Utilities ↗ · JVWCD Consumer Confidence Report 2025 ↗ · SLC Public Utilities Water Quality Report 2026 ↗
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Cottonwood Heights homes.
For Rocky Mountain Power and Enbridge Gas Utah customers in Cottonwood Heights. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Wattsmart Homes – Heat Pump Water Heater (Utah) ↗Active$350 customer rebate for a qualified heat pump water heater (all tiers), any tank size; trade ally incentives are also available.
- ThermWise Appliance Rebates – Water Heating ↗Active$100 for an ENERGY STAR gas storage water heater, $300 for an ENERGY STAR gas tankless, $350 for an ENERGY STAR condensing gas storage or a hybrid gas water heater (0.90 TE/EF or higher), $750 for a combined space/water heater (over 95% AFUE), and $50 for a smart water heater controller.
- Utah Home Energy Rebates (HER: HOMES and HEAR) ↗Not launchedUtah's federally funded home energy rebate program is on hold until further notice: DOE has not approved Utah's December 2024 application, so no rebates are available.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 29, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Utah rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Cottonwood Heights.
Permits and who issues them
Cottonwood Heights requires a building permit for all construction except small sheds, floor and wall coverings and fences that meet the rules, so a water heater replacement needs one. You apply online only, through iWorQ. Staff email you a payment link, then the permit goes to review; the city aims to finish the first review in about 7 business days.
Cottonwood Heights Community & Economic Development, Building Division ↗ · Cottonwood Heights Building Permits ↗ · Cottonwood Heights Fee Schedule ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the Utah DOPL license lookup ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Utah licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Cottonwood Heights.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holladay | 3 mi | Required | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Sandy | 3 mi | Required | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Midvale | 4 mi | Required | $65 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Murray | 5 mi | Check with city | $100 | Murray City Power |
| Millcreek | 5 mi | Required | $70 | Rocky Mountain Power |
| Taylorsville | 8 mi | Required | — | Rocky Mountain Power |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Cottonwood Heights water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Cottonwood Heights?
Yes. The city requires a building permit for all construction except small sheds, floor and wall coverings and fences that meet the rules.
How much will the permit cost?
There's no flat fee. A plumbing permit on its own is priced by job value using the IBC schedule. Call 801-944-7062 for an estimate.
Cottonwood Heights Fee Schedule ↗ · Cottonwood Heights Building Permits ↗
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