Austin
Inside Austin city limits, the City of Austin requires a mechanical change-out permit and a final inspection for an AC changeout. Austin Energy serves the city, so its AC and heat pump rebates apply. If you’re selling a home that’s 10 years old or older, the City’s Energy Conservation Audit and Disclosure ordinance applies and covers the HVAC system and ducts.
Round Rock, Pflugerville, and Georgetown
Pflugerville asks for load calculation and equipment-selection documents (Manual J and Manual S) when a unit is replaced. Austin Energy serves part of Pflugerville, so check which utility serves your address when planning a replacement there. Round Rock issues a stand-alone HVAC trade permit. Georgetown runs its own electric utility, and its permit rules cover replacing mechanical and gas systems.
Cedar Park and Leander
Cedar Park lists heating and air conditioning equipment among the projects that need a permit. Austin Energy serves part of Cedar Park, so check which utility serves your address in Cedar Park or Leander before counting on a rebate.
Lakeway, Bee Cave, and Dripping Springs
Austin Energy serves all or part of Bee Cave and Lakeway. The City of Lakeway says homes south and east of Hurst Creek get Austin Energy service and the rest of Lakeway gets Pedernales Electric Cooperative. PEC’s website lists no HVAC rebate as of October 2026.
Kyle, Buda, and Manor
We work south along I-35 in Kyle and Buda and east in Manor. Utility and permit rules here depend on the exact address, so we check both at the visit.
Which utility serves your home
The utility on your bill decides which rebates you can get. Austin Energy publishes its service area map. Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative has an address lookup map.