AC Replacement Cost in Boca Raton, FL

Prices reviewed October 2026

Central AC, condo system to 4-ton home, installed in Boca Raton

$6,500 – $13,000

A Deerfield Beach company that compares AC quotes for Boca Raton homeowners says replacements in the city commonly fall around $8,000 to $13,000 for a standard 3 to 4-ton system, with condo systems starting near $6,500 (updated October 2026). A Lake Worth company's Palm Beach County guide puts a 3-ton changeout at $6,500 to $11,000 and a 4-ton at $8,500 to $14,700.

We didn't find a Boca Raton-based company that publishes current replacement prices, so the Boca-specific figure comes from a company just south of the city line.

Where these prices come from: a Deerfield Beach company's Boca Raton quote guide and a Lake Worth company's Palm Beach County prices. See all 17 sources for this page.

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Boca Raton AC cost by system

Central AC with air handler
$8,000 – $13,000 / system
3–4 tons, Deerfield Beach company
Heat pump
$6,000 – $9,500 / system
15–16 SEER2, Greenacres company
Ductless mini-split
$3,000 – $6,000 / zone
Single zone, Greenacres company

The central AC range is the Deerfield Beach company's typical Boca Raton figure. The heat pump and mini-split ranges are a Greenacres company's Palm Beach County prices.

Boca Raton AC cost by efficiency

System	Efficiency	Installed cost
Split AC	14 – 15 SEER2	$5,500 – $8,000
Split AC	16 – 18 SEER2	$8,000 – $11,000
Split AC	19 – 24+ SEER2	$11,000 – $16,000+
Heat pump	15 – 16 SEER2	$6,000 – $9,500
Heat pump	17 – 20 SEER2	$9,500 – $13,500
Heat pump, variable-speed	20+ SEER2	$13,500 – $18,000+

The Greenacres company's Palm Beach County prices (updated July 2026). Split-system prices include the condenser, air handler or coil, thermostat, line set, labor, and permit fees.

What affects AC prices in Boca Raton

Scope explains most of the spread. The Deerfield Beach company compares a $9,600 condenser-and-air-handler quote that didn't spell out its scope with a $14,000 variable-speed quote for a roughly 2,400 sq ft home that included the permit, duct changes, a thermostat, and a 10-year warranty.
Brand matters too. The Greenacres company's ranges run from $4,800 to $9,000 for one budget brand to $8,500 to $18,000 or more for a premium one.
Electrical work can add $500 to $2,000, and minor duct repair about $300, according to the Deerfield Beach company. A full duct replacement runs several thousand more.
Condo systems cost less. The Deerfield Beach company puts them at about $6,500 and up.

AC permits in Boca Raton

The Building Department at 200 NW 2nd Avenue, (561) 393-7930, handles permits, and the city's Boca eHub system tracks permits, inspections, and records online.
A change-out needs the city's A/C Replacement Data Form, which requires an AHRI certificate. If data on the old unit isn't available, the city asks for sizing calculations.
Permit fees are 1.6% of the total job cost, with a deposit of 1% or $100, whichever is more, according to the city's permit FAQ.
A Notice of Commencement is required when an AC repair or replacement costs $15,000 or more. Mechanical work isn't covered by the city's $7,500 permit exemption form.
Rooftop units that are replaced have to sit on curbs or engineered stands that meet Florida Building Code wind rules, and they have to be screened from view.

Rebates and help paying in Boca Raton

FPL, Boca's utility, takes $200 off the invoice for a qualifying central AC or heat pump that replaces the whole system, installed by an FPL Participating Independent Contractor (program standards). Window units and single-zone mini-splits don't qualify.
The city's SHIP notice for 2026-27 offers purchase assistance and a disaster-relief strategy that's currently unfunded. It has no home repair strategy this year.
Palm Beach County's Emergency Repairs and Owner-Occupied Rehab programs are both closed, and neither lists AC.
The federal tax credit for heat pumps and central AC ended for equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025, according to the IRS.

Rebates and assistance programs open, close, and change as funding allows. Confirm current status with the program before you plan around it. Details reviewed October 2026.

Choosing an AC replacement company in Boca Raton

Boca Raton charges permit fees as a share of the job, so the price on the permit should match the price on your contract.

The city figures permit fees at 1.6% of the total job cost. If the job value on the permit is far below what you're paying, ask the company why.
Some companies quoting Boca jobs are based outside Palm Beach County, like the Deerfield Beach company in our sources. That's fine with a state-certified license; a registered license only covers the area where it was issued (s. 489.105). Check it on MyFloridaLicense.com.
Boca requires an AHRI certificate with every change-out. Keep a copy, since it shows the matched condenser and coil you paid for.
If a company suggests you pull the permit yourself, Boca's owner-builder affidavit makes you responsible for supervising the work on site (s. 489.103).

Common questions

Why are Boca Raton AC quotes so different?

Mostly scope. A Deerfield Beach company compares a $9,600 quote that didn't spell out what it covered with a $14,000 variable-speed quote that included the permit, duct changes, a thermostat, and a 10-year warranty. Ask every company for the same list.

How much is an AC permit in Boca Raton?

The city charges 1.6% of the total job cost, with a deposit of 1% or $100, whichever is more. On an $8,000 job, 1.6% is $128.

Is a heat pump worth pricing in Boca Raton?

Often. A Greenacres company prices a 15 to 16 SEER2 heat pump at $6,000 to $9,500, close to the $5,500 to $8,000 it lists for a 14 to 15 SEER2 split AC, and FPL's rebate covers heat pumps too.

Does a condo AC cost less in Boca Raton?

Usually. A Deerfield Beach company puts condo systems at about $6,500 and up. If the unit sits on the roof, Boca requires it to be on a curb or engineered stand and screened from view.

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Florida rules that affect your AC

Federal efficiency minimums, the refrigerant change, the end of the federal tax credit, and how the cities compare are on our Florida AC cost page.

Paying over time? Our Florida AC financing guide compares utility loans, PACE, FHA Title I, and contractor offers.

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