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Flat teal and orange illustration of a heat pump water heater in an Austin garage with warm-air intake arrows and a condensate drain line, no text.

Heat Pump Water Heater Cost in Austin (2026): $3,000–$6,500 Installed, Minus the $800 Rebate

Heat pump water heaters run $3,000–$6,500 installed in Austin. Austin Energy pays an $800 rebate, but the federal 25C credit ended in 2025. Here's the real 2026 math.

Illustration comparing a tankless water heater and a storage tank unit with icons for upfront cost, hot water flow, maintenance, and energy use

Tankless vs Tank Water Heaters: Costs and Comfort

Tankless vs tank water heater, compared for 2026: installed cost ranges, lifespan, efficiency (UEF), sizing, venting and gas-line upcharges, descaling, rebates, and who each one fits, plus heat pump water heaters as a third option.