What a heat pump costs in Monmouth County, NJ

Typical installed prices in Monmouth County

• Ductless mini-split, one or two rooms$4,300 – $10,500
• Ductless mini-splits, whole home of 1,500 to 2,500 sq ft$10,500 – $18,100
• Central (ducted) heat pump, whole home of 1,500 to 2,500 sq ft$13,300 – $20,900

Installed, before rebates, built from published prices for New Jersey. Not a quote. See every price we track, with the page and date each was read.

Rebates for Monmouth County homes

JCP&L serves most of Monmouth County. Check your bill to confirm.

• JCP&L Clean Comfort Program (heat pumps and electrification)open

  The official page says rebates are "worth up to $10,000 or more for a variety of energy-efficient equipment" but does not state the heat pump amount, so check with your utility. Cold-climate heat pumps need a NEEP listing.

  JCP&L · source, read 2026-10-27

• New Jersey Clean Energy Whole Home Energy Solutions (utility-delivered)open

  Up to $7,500 in rebates for energy-efficient home upgrades after a home energy audit by a participating contractor; the amount depends on the upgrades done.

  NJ Clean Energy Program via utilities · source, read 2026-10-27

The federal heat pump tax credit (25C) ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025, so it is not counted.

Heat pumps in Monmouth County

Monmouth County has a cold-winter climate on the Jersey Shore side of the state, with salt air near the coast that installers account for when placing outdoor units. Housing runs from older shore cottages and bungalows to large newer single-family homes, most with ducts for central air, and many heated with gas or oil.

Towns people ask about: Freehold, Middletown, Howell, Manalapan, Wall, Red Bank, Long Branch, Marlboro, Holmdel, Asbury Park.

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