Local HVAC Guide

AC Replacement Cost in Wellington, FL

REVIEWED NOV 2026 · 22 SOURCES ·

Prices reviewed November 2026

Budget to mid-tier AC system, installed
$6,800 – $13,500

A West Palm Beach company's Wellington guide (April 20, 2026) prices installs by tier, including equipment and standard installation: budget $6,800 to $9,500 and mid-tier $9,600 to $13,500. A Greenacres company's Palm Beach County guide (updated July 2026) is lower, at $5,500 to $8,000 for 14 to 15 SEER2 and $8,000 to $11,000 for 16 to 18 SEER2 split systems with permit included.

The Wellington guide doesn't say whether the permit or air handler is in its prices, and it is the only Wellington-specific price page we found. The county guide is not about Wellington.

Where these prices come from: a West Palm Beach company's Wellington guide and a Greenacres company's county guide, checked against a second company's 3-ton figure. See all 22 sources for this page.

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Wellington AC cost by system

The heat pump and mini-split ranges come from the Greenacres company's county guide alone; it lists 17 to 20 SEER2 heat pumps at $9,500 to $13,500 and two or three mini-split heads at $7,500 to $12,000. The Wellington guide has no heat pump or mini-split prices.

Wellington AC cost by home and system size

Home sizeSystem sizeInstalled cost
900 – 1,300 sq ft2 – 2.5 tons$6,800 – $10,500
1,400 – 1,900 sq ft3 – 3.5 tons$9,000 – $13,500
2,000 – 2,600 sq ft4 – 5 tons$11,500 – $18,500

The West Palm Beach company's Wellington guide, April 2026. Its worked examples: a 1,500 sq ft single-story home with a 3-ton, 16 SEER2 system at $10,500 to $12,800, including standard electrical, minor duct sealing, and a smart thermostat, and a 2,200 sq ft two-story home with a 4-ton, 17 SEER2 system at $13,200 to $16,800. A Palm Beach County company (August 2026) lists a 3-ton at $6,500 to $11,000 for an entry-to-mid-tier system with the permit and inspection included, lower than the Wellington guide's 3-ton rows; neither page says why.

What affects AC prices in Wellington

AC permits in Wellington

  • The Village of Wellington's Building Division is at Village Hall, 12300 Forest Hill Blvd. (561-363-7907), and the village issues permits. The permitting guide says the village processes permits only electronically: plans go through ProjectDox, the application is emailed to the village, and fees are paid through the Self Service portal.
  • The village's AC change-out packet asks for the permit application, an HVAC Replacement Worksheet, engineered attachment details or an A/C tie-down product approval, AHRI data, and a scope of work showing the total replacement value. A final inspection is required for all equipment replacements.
  • The fee schedule lists an HVAC change-out at $125 per unit for 5 tons or less. It shows no date and lists a $150 building-permit minimum and state surcharges for building permits generally but doesn't say whether they also apply to a change-out, so ask what the total will be.
  • The village's House Bill 803 notice says the $7,500 exemption starting July 1, 2026 does not cover electrical, gas, plumbing, pool barrier, structural, or mechanical work.
  • No Notice of Commencement is needed for an HVAC repair or replacement under $15,000 (s. 713.135); the village packet asks for one only "if applicable."

Rebates and help paying in Wellington

  • The utility's tariff lists Wellington among the communities FPL serves. FPL's AC rebate page offers an instant $200 credit on the invoice when an FPL-approved Participating Independent Contractor installs a new system with both indoor and outdoor units rated 15.2 SEER2 or higher.
  • The village's SHIP page offers Wellington homeowners with low to moderate incomes an emergency repair grant of up to $15,000 and an owner-occupied rehabilitation loan of up to $50,000 (0% deferred, forgiven at the end of a five-year term). It doesn't name AC, and its note that the application portal closes June 30 gives no year, so ask the village whether it is taking applications.
  • The village's Hometown Repair approved projects list includes "Repair/Replace Failing HVAC System." The page gives no cap, income limit, or status, so ask whether the program is active.
  • Palm Beach County's LIHEAP HVAC replacement flyer describes up to $15,000 for county homeowners with a documented crisis, below 60% of state median income or 150% of the federal poverty level. The flyer gives no dates; call 833-273-9455 to ask whether a round is open.
  • We couldn't confirm whether PACE financing is available in Wellington; the county PACE page tells owners in municipalities to check with their city. The federal tax credit for heat pumps and central AC doesn't cover equipment placed in service after December 31, 2025 (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 November 2026.

Choosing an AC replacement company in Wellington

Wellington's change-out packet asks for wind-attachment proof that many quotes never mention, which makes it a good test of a quote.

The village's change-out packet says the permit application must be notarized for all owner-builders regardless of value. Wellington also has an owner-builder affidavit; we didn't find the village's rules for owners doing their own AC work, so ask the Building Division first.

Common questions

How much does AC replacement cost in Wellington?

A West Palm Beach company's Wellington guide prices budget installs at $6,800 to $9,500 and mid-tier at $9,600 to $13,500, and a 3-ton to 3.5-ton system for a 1,400 to 1,900 sq ft home at $9,000 to $13,500. A Greenacres company's Palm Beach County guide lists 14 to 18 SEER2 split systems with permit at $5,500 to $11,000.

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

The village's House Bill 803 notice says the $7,500 exemption that began July 1, 2026 does not cover mechanical work, so plan on a permit and confirm with the Building Division.

What does a Wellington AC change-out permit cost?

The village's fee schedule lists an HVAC change-out at $125 per unit for 5 tons or less. The schedule shows no date and doesn't say whether a minimum fee or state surcharges are added, so ask the Building Division for the total.

What paperwork does Wellington require for an AC replacement?

The village's change-out packet asks for the permit application, an HVAC Replacement Worksheet, engineered attachment details or a tie-down product approval, AHRI data, and a scope of work with the total replacement value. A final inspection is required.

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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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