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AC Replacement Cost in Boynton Beach, FL

REVIEWED OCT 2026 · 27 SOURCES ·

Prices reviewed October 2026

Split system with air handler, 14 to 18 SEER2
$5,500 – $11,000

For Boynton Beach homeowners, the clearest published prices come from a Greenacres company's Palm Beach County guide, updated July 2026: $5,500 to $8,000 for a 14 to 15 SEER2 central split system and $8,000 to $11,000 at 16 to 18 SEER2. Its prices count the air handler or coil, the line set, a thermostat, and the permit. A Boca Raton company's median for the Boynton Beach replacements it invoiced above $5,000, about $7,440, falls inside that band.

Duct repair or replacement is priced separately. That same Boca Raton company's Boynton invoices reached $22,000 for a large multi-zone home.

Where these prices come from: a Greenacres company's county guide and a Boca Raton company's Boynton Beach invoices, with sizes from a Deerfield Beach company's guide. See all 27 sources for this page.

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Boynton Beach AC cost by system

The central AC and heat pump ranges are the Greenacres company's, with duct repair priced separately; it lists 17 to 20 SEER2 heat pumps at $9,500 to $13,500. The mini-split range is a Palm Beach County company's July 2026 installed price for one zone; it lists two zones at $3,000 to $5,500.

Boynton Beach AC cost by system size

System sizeInstalled cost
2 tons$6,500 – $8,500
3 tons$8,000 – $11,000
4 tons$10,500 – $13,500
5 tons$12,000 – $15,000+

A Deerfield Beach company's 2026 Boca Raton price guide, updated October 2026. It matches 3 tons to homes of about 1,500 to 2,000 sq ft, puts a baseline 15.2 SEER2 3-ton at $8,000 to $10,000, and a higher-efficiency or variable-speed 3-ton at $11,000 to $13,000. No Boynton Beach company we found publishes a price by size.

What affects AC prices in Boynton Beach

AC permits in Boynton Beach

  • The Building Division is on the first floor of City Hall, 100 E. Ocean Ave. (561-742-6000). Permits go through the city's SagesGov portal, which lists an air conditioning change-out among its instant permits for one- and two-family homes, issued automatically once the fee is paid and documents are uploaded. The portal limits instant permits to contractors set up for them, so confirm your AC contractor qualifies.
  • An exact change-out comes with the city's A/C Change-Out Form, recording the old and new units' BTU, heat kW, and SEER or SEER2. The installer confirms the size isn't increasing, no electrical service upgrade is needed, and a disconnect is within sight. Changing the unit's curb, stand, or supports needs a separate building permit.
  • Mechanical work isn't eligible for Florida's $7,500 permit exemption in Boynton Beach and needs a permit regardless of cost (city notice).
  • The city's fee schedule has no flat change-out fee. Permits are priced from the job's value, with an $80 minimum, plus state surcharges.
  • No Notice of Commencement is needed for an HVAC repair or replacement under $15,000 (s. 713.135; county-wide application). Homes outside city limits permit through Palm Beach County's Building Division at 2300 N. Jog Rd.

Rebates and help paying in Boynton Beach

  • FPL serves Boynton Beach (tariff) and credits $200 per qualifying unit when a Participating Independent Contractor replaces the whole system, condenser included. The rebate page asks for 15.2 SEER2 or higher, and the program standards rule out a second rebate on the same system within two years.
  • The city's Limited Housing Rehabilitation Program lists air conditioning replacement among eligible repairs, up to $20,000 per household, for incomes at or below 80% of the area median ($65,450 for one person, $93,500 for four). It assists applicants based on funding availability; ask the city's Community Improvement Division whether it's taking applications.
  • The larger Housing Rehabilitation Program funds needed repairs of up to $95,000 for very-low-income households, less at higher incomes up to 120% of the median, first qualified, first served. It doesn't name AC.
  • The federal tax credit for heat pumps and central AC doesn't cover 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 Boynton Beach

Boynton Beach's change-out form spells out what counts as a like-for-like swap, which gives you a simple way to compare quotes.

Pulling the permit yourself? The city's owner-builder affidavit says owners must sign the permit application in person. The work can't be done to sell or lease the home, and a sale or lease within a year is presumed to break that rule.

Common questions

How much does AC replacement cost in Boynton Beach?

A Greenacres company's Palm Beach County guide puts a split system with air handler and permit at $5,500 to $8,000 for 14 to 15 SEER2 and $8,000 to $11,000 for 16 to 18 SEER2, with duct repair priced separately. A Boca Raton company reports a median of about $7,440 for its Boynton Beach replacements over $5,000.

Does an AC replacement under $7,500 need a permit in Boynton Beach?

Yes. Boynton Beach lists mechanical work among the jobs that aren't eligible for Florida's $7,500 permit exemption and still need a permit regardless of cost.

Does Boynton Beach help pay for a new AC?

The city's Limited Housing Rehabilitation Program lists air conditioning replacement as an eligible repair, up to $20,000 per household, for incomes at or below 80% of the area median. It helps applicants based on funding availability, so ask whether it's taking applications.

Where can a new AC unit go in Boynton Beach?

The city's land development rules require AC units to sit at least 3 feet from rear and interior side property lines, and keep them out of required front and corner side yards unless an administrative adjustment is approved.

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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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