Boston, Massachusetts · 2026 pricing
Heat pump installation cost in Boston
Typical 3-ton 17-19 SEER air-source install (with federal credit) in Boston: $7,059–$25,157 · metro cost factor 1.88× vs. US average (state factor 1.36× · metro overlay 1.38×).
Heat Pump Installation Cost Calculator
Estimated cost
$6,843–$19,550
Typical: $12,708 · state factor 1.36×
Line items
- System — Air-source (standard)$12,708
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Boston local market
Boston metro has 150+ MassSave-approved Heat Pump Installer Network (HPIN) firms. MassSave rebate stack + federal $2,000 credit + state tax credit can drop $14k air-source install to under $4,000 out-of-pocket. Boston has same-week availability at the larger firms.
Permits, code, and licensing in Boston
Mass. Building Code requires Mechanical + Electrical permits ($150-$600 statewide). Manual J load calc required for MassSave rebates. Master Electrician + Master Refrigeration Technician licenses required at the firm level.