Storage tank
$1,600–$2,400Typical cost, including installation
WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT IN CAMAS
Camas Water Heater
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Replacing a water heater in Camas.
Camas issues its own plumbing and mechanical permits. Its FAQ marks water heaters as a 'maybe', depending on whether the gas lines, plumbing lines or location change. When you need one, the 2026 fee is $54 plus $18 for each water heater. Electrical permits come from Washington L&I. Clark Public Utilities supplies electricity and pays $1,500 for qualifying heat pump water heaters.
- Permit to replace with the same type
- Check with the city · City of Camas Community Development – Building Division
- Permit fee
- 2026 fee schedule (effective Jan 1, 2026): $54 to issue a plumbing permit plus $18 for each water heater and/or vent, so about $72 for one water heater. A mechanical permit is also $54 before the per-unit fees.
- Who gets the permit
- The city pages we checked don't say. Washington law lets owners do plumbing on property they own; anyone else needs an L&I plumber certificate.
- Electric utility
- Clark Public Utilities
- Gas utility
- NW Natural
- Water
- City of Camas Water (nine wells near the Washougal River and one in Grass Valley in 2025; Boulder and Jones Creek surface sources were not used in 2025)
- Rebate worth checking
- Clark Public Utilities heat pump water heater rebate (Active)
- Typical home
- Built 2001 (median) · 78% owner-occupied
- Companies found
- 8 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 Camas averages or guaranteed quotes.
Compare what each quote includes.Equipment · Labor · Permits · Old heater removalHow to compare quotes →
What we know about prices in Camas
- National installer’s published rangeThe ranges above. Home Depot ↗
- Local permit fee2026 fee schedule (effective Jan 1, 2026): $54 to issue a plumbing permit plus $18 for each water heater and/or vent, so about $72 for one water heater. A mechanical permit is also $54 before the per-unit fees.. City of Camas Community Development – Building Division fee source ↗
- Local company’s advertised price2 of the companies listed for Camas post water heater prices or specials on their websites: Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Vancouver, WA, Rossco Plumbing. Each offer has its own conditions.
- Measured local dataNot collected yet, so no Camas average is shown.
What can change the price in Camas?
The FAQ links the permit to changes in gas lines, plumbing lines or location. Gas piping is $12 for one to four outlets plus $4 for each outlet after that. Washington L&I, not the city, issues every electrical permit in Camas.
02 / COMPANIES WE FOUND
Who replaces water heaters in Camas?
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 →
D&F Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
Lists Camas among the areas it serves. Based in Portland.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback BBB reviewers praised same-day water heater replacements, clear explanations of options, and help diagnosing tankless parts under warranty.
Worth knowing One BBB reviewer said a technician left residue from water heater work across the basement floor without telling them and repeated cleanup requests went unanswered (the company apologized and said it would take the feedback into account).
4 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Fast Water Heater Co. (Oregon)
Lists Camas among the areas it serves. Based in Troutdale (Oregon office; company HQ Woodinville, WA).
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Oregon reviewers praised same-day installs after a failure, punctual and kind installers, and prices and warranties they found reasonable.
Worth knowing A Portland reviewer said a $1,749 basic install rose to $3,000 with code items including a $500 leak detector the county said was not required, and another said the company wrongly claimed rebate eligibility, costing a $1,200 rebate.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Go With The Flow Plumbing
Lists Camas among the areas it serves. Based in Vancouver, WA.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Testimonials praised a same-day hot water heater repair and a clearly explained, safe installation.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
H2O Plumbing LLC
Lists Camas among the areas it serves. Based in Vancouver, WA.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick heating element repairs and not being pushed toward a new water heater.
Worth knowing No water heater complaints found in the sources checked.
2 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (Portland)
Lists Camas among the areas it serves. Based in Portland.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
What the reviews say
Water heater feedback Reviewers praised quick, friendly water heater replacement and troubleshooting, including a small extra fix done free.
Worth knowing No Portland-specific water heater complaints were found in the sources checked; national BBB complaints about Roto-Rooter water heater work could not be tied to this location.
3 water heater reviews read, checked September 30, 2026.
Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Vancouver, WA
Lists Camas among the areas it serves. Based in Vancouver, WA.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Heat pump
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupon: '$200 Off Water Heater Installation' (valid toward qualifying water heater installation; expires 01/31/2027). No base installed prices published.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Rossco Plumbing
Lists Camas among the areas it serves. Based in Battle Ground, WA.
- Tank
- Tankless
- Repair
- Emergency service
Published price: Coupons: '$100 off Water Heater Installation or Replacement', '$100 off Tankless Water Heater Installation or Replacement', '$50 off Water Heater Repair', '$50 off Tankless Water Heater Repair' (one-time per home; not valid on trip charge/diagnostic fee; no expiration listed). No base installed prices published.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
What the reviews say
We haven’t found reviews that mention this company’s water heater work yet.
Order: companies based in Camas 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. L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business ↗.
FROM COMPANIES SERVING CAMAS
Photos of water heater jobs from these companies.
HOMES IN CAMAS
What Camas homes are like.
2001Median year built
25%Built before 1980
78%Owner-occupied
61%Heat with utility gas
89%Single-family homes
About 29% of homes were built since 2010, so many original water heaters are reaching the age when replacement planning makes sense.
61% 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 Camas.
The state handles electrical permits
In Camas, every electrical permit comes from Washington L&I (360-896-2300). A new circuit for a heat pump water heater or a tankless unit is permitted by the state, not the city.
One well is over the state PFAS limit
In the 2025 water report, PFOS at Well 13 ranged from 4.27 to 46.9 ppt, above the state action level. The other wells tested below it. The city tests for PFAS every three months.
ENERGY & WATER
Who supplies Camas homes.
Energy
- Electric: Clark Public Utilities (Supplies electricity across Clark County)
- Gas: NW Natural (Supplies natural gas in Clark County, Washington)
Clark Public Utilities – Your customer-owned utility ↗ · Wikipedia – NW Natural ↗
Water
City of Camas Water (nine wells near the Washougal River and one in Grass Valley in 2025; Boulder and Jones Creek surface sources were not used in 2025)
REBATES & CREDITS
Rebates for Camas homes.
For Clark Public Utilities and NW Natural customers in Camas. Ask installers for the price before rebates, then check with the program that you qualify.
- Clark Public Utilities heat pump water heater rebate ↗Active$1,500 for a qualifying Tier 3 or 4 heat pump water heater (or split system) that replaces an electric tank one-for-one in an existing home.
- Energy Trust gas tankless water heater incentive (SW Washington) ↗Active$400 for NW Natural customers in SW Washington who install a qualified gas tankless water heater.
- Washington HEAR (Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates) ↗ActiveState-run program covering heat pump water heaters, heat pumps, induction cooking and electrical upgrades for households at or below 150% of Area Median Income.
- IRA Home Energy Rebates (HARP appliance rebates and HOMES) ↗Not launchedThe federally funded appliance (HARP) and whole-house (HOMES) rebates for households up to 150% AMI had not launched statewide.
- Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) ↗EndedCovered improvements made through December 31, 2025.
Checked September 30, 2026. Who qualifies and the conditions: Washington rebates · How to check an incentive.
PERMITS & LICENSING
Permits and licenses in Camas.
Permits and who issues them
Camas's building FAQ marks water heaters as 'Maybe' under mechanical and plumbing permits, and says a permit is only required if there are no modifications to gas lines, plumbing lines, or the location. That seems backward, so check with the Building Division (360-817-1568, permits@cityofcamas.us). When you do need a permit, the city's online portal usually issues it the same day.
City of Camas Community Development – Building Division ↗ · City of Camas – Building FAQs & Resources ↗ · City of Camas 2026 Fee Schedule (effective Jan 1, 2026) ↗ · Washington L&I – About the plumber certification program ↗
Check the installer’s license
Ask for the license number and search it yourself on the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business ↗. A listing on Ember & Tank is not a license check. Washington licensing explained →
NEARBY CITIES
Compare places near Camas.
| City | Distance | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washougal | 4 mi | Required | $25.40 | Clark Public Utilities |
| Vancouver | 8 mi | Required | $67.80 | Clark Public Utilities |
| Battle Ground | 13 mi | Required | $76 | Clark Public Utilities |
| Salmon Creek | 13 mi | Required (county) | $66 | Clark Public Utilities |
| Ridgefield | 19 mi | Required | $75 | Clark Public Utilities |
| Graham | 99 mi | Required (county) | $86 | Tacoma Power, Puget Sound Energy, Ohop Mutual Light Company |
COMMON QUESTIONS
Camas water heater questions.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Camas?
Maybe. The city's FAQ marks water heaters as 'Maybe' and ties the answer to changes in gas lines, plumbing lines or location. The wording is confusing, so call the Building Division at 360-817-1568 before you start.
How much is a Camas plumbing permit for a water heater?
$54 to issue the permit, plus $18 for each water heater and/or vent (2026 schedule).
Is there a rebate for a heat pump water heater?
Clark Public Utilities pays $1,500 when a qualifying heat pump water heater takes the place of an electric tank in an existing home.
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