Wood Stove & Fireplace Change-Out Program
Standard Incentives: Gas Logs ($200), Gas/Elec Fireplace/Stove/Insert ($800), Alcohol Fueled Device ($300), Certified Wood Stove/Insert ($600), EPA Retrofit Kit ($100). Low-Income Incentives: Gas Logs ($400), Gas/Elec Fireplace/Stove/Insert ($1,600), Alcohol Fueled Device ($600), Certified Wood Stove/Insert ($1,200), EPA Retrofit Kit ($200). An additional $250 bonus is available for the removal and destruction of non-certified wood/pellet stoves.
Residents in targeted areas can receive vouchers up to $1,600 to replace wood-burning fireplaces or stoves with cleaner gas or electric inserts, logs, or certified stoves. An extra $250 destruction bonus is available.
Guidance
The SCAQMD Wood Stove & Fireplace Change-Out Program provides vouchers between $100 and $1,850 to residents in targeted areas who replace an existing wood-burning device with a cleaner alternative. Applicants must secure a voucher before purchasing equipment and use an authorized participating retailer to qualify.
Homeowner Tasks
- Verify property location
Confirm that your property is located in a targeted area within the South Coast AQMD.
- Apply for and receive an official voucher
You must obtain an official voucher from SCAQMD BEFORE purchasing or installing any new equipment.
- Submit income documentation
If applying for the enhanced low-income incentive, provide the necessary income qualification documentation to SCAQMD.
Contractor Tasks
- Confirm authorized retailer status
Ensure your business is an authorized participating retailer/professional in the SCAQMD program.
- Verify wood-burning replacement
Confirm that the project is replacing an existing wood-burning fireplace or stove (gas-to-gas replacements are strictly prohibited).
- Document and destroy old equipment
If the customer is claiming the $250 destruction bonus, properly destroy the old non-certified wood stove and provide required documentation.
- Submit the claim
Submit the rebate claim on behalf of the customer within 30 days of the installation.
Qualification
- Has income-qualified portion
Applicants must provide proof of low-income status via a utility bill showing reduced rates (CARE/FERA) or participation in programs such as SSI, TANF, SSP, CalWORKs, General Assistance, or Medi-Cal.
- Pre-approval required
- Fuel switching required
Must replace an existing wood-burning device. No gas-to-gas replacements. An additional $250 bonus is available for proper destruction of a non-certified wood stove.
Not required: energy star certified equipment · ahri matched pair · income-qualified · permit required · contractor enrollment required
Budget & Availability
- May 3, 2026Vouchers are valid for 4 weeks from issuance.
How to Submit
Apply for a voucher before purchase. Use a participating retailer for purchase and professional installation. The retailer submits the claim within 30 days of installation. Vouchers expire 4 weeks from issuance.