Wood and pellet stove incentives in California (2026)
The federal 25C tax credit for biomass stoves ended for appliances placed in service after December 31, 2025 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Pub. L. 119-21 §70505, amending IRC §25C). No federal credit applies to a 2026 installation. The table below covers California state, utility, and local programs only.
2 active incentive programs currently apply to wood and pellet heating appliances in California, each cited to its administering source and dated.
2 active incentive programs in California, verified as of Aug 14, 2026. How we count this.
Figures we withheld
We found these referenced somewhere, but could not confirm them at the administering agency's own current page. We would rather show you nothing than a number that may have expired.
- Wood Stove & Fireplace Change-Out Voucher Incentive Program — Program existence and zip-code eligibility confirmed, but the only dollar table found is in an FAQ PDF dated September 2013 — too stale to publish as current. Live pages say 'deep discounts'/'may be free' for low-income with no current figures.
| Program | Status | Amount | Source | Verified as of |
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Fireplace and Woodstove Change-Out Program
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District |
Active | Hot Spot/AB617 counties with natural gas: up to $3,500 insert/stove or $5,000 electric heat pump, plus $650 install. Other counties with natural gas: up to $2,000 insert or $3,500 heat pump (+$1,500 low-income). No natural gas access: certified wood/pellet insert up to $1,000, natural gas insert up to $2,000, electric heat pump up to $3,500 (+$1,500 low-income). Decommissioning up to $750. | agency | Aug 14, 2026 |
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Wood Stove Change-Out Program (WSCOP)
Monterey Bay Air Resources District |
Active | $2,500 wood/pellet stove or insert; $2,500 electric stove/insert; $5,000 electric heat pump | agency | Aug 14, 2026 |