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Heat pumps in Formentera: tax rebates, grants and service
In short
Today the Formentera Island Council only reduces IBI and ICIO for solar energy, not for heat pumps. For a heat pump, the active routes are CAE and income tax deductions; if you add solar panels, that part may qualify.
Author: Climai Group technical teamTechnical review: [DATO PENDIENTE: revisión por asesoría fiscal]Updated:
Does Formentera reduce IBI or ICIO for heat pumps?
Not today. The rebates offered by the Formentera Island Council are for systems that use solar energy. None of them mentions heat pumps or ambient energy.
| Tax | Current rebate | Includes heat pumps? |
|---|---|---|
| IBI (property tax) | Solar PV only: 50% of the tax (up to €600 a year, 4 years) from 3 kW; 25% (up to €300 a year, 4 years) between 1 and 3 kW (art. 5.3). | No |
| ICIO (building tax) | 90% of the part of the project that corresponds to the solar system (art. 6.5). | No |
What conditions does the solar rebate set?
- It is requested in the first quarter of the year at the Citizen Service Office (OAC).
- Installer's certificate stating the power, and the commissioning document from the regional energy directorate.
- It can be combined with other rebates, but together they can never exceed 75% of the tax.
What if I combine a heat pump with solar panels?
It is a common combination: the heat pump uses electricity and the panels cover part of it. The solar part may qualify for the rebate if it meets the conditions above. We help you gather the technical documents.
Could this change soon?
Since 22 March 2026, the local finance law allows town halls to reduce IBI by up to 50% and ICIO by up to 95% for installations that use solar or ambient energy, which includes heat pumps. For this to apply in Formentera, the Formentera Island Council has to amend its bylaw. As of 18 October 2026 we have found no amendment in progress.
Which other grants are there?
National schemes apply in Formentera as anywhere else in Spain:
- Energy Savings Certificates (CAE): if you replace a gas, heating oil, propane or butane boiler. More in CAE for heat pumps.
- Income tax deductions for work that improves a home's energy efficiency.
Full cards, with status and official source, are on heat pump grants.
Which climate zone is Formentera in?
The Spanish Building Code (DB HE, annex B) places Balearic sites up to 250 m altitude in zone B3 and higher sites in zone C3. The zone is used to calculate the home's demand; we take it into account at the visit, together with orientation and insulation.
Do we work in Formentera?
[confirmar con Climai Group si se instala en Formentera, con qué plazos y si hay coste de desplazamiento]In the meantime, you can ask about your case through the quote form or WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Will I get an IBI rebate in Formentera for a heat pump?
What if I install a heat pump and solar panels together?
Which grants can I claim even without a local rebate?
Do I need a permit for the outdoor unit?
Which climate zone is Formentera in?
Do you visit homes in Formentera?
Sources
- Formentera property tax (IBI) bylaw (BOIB no. 175, 28/12/2023) · BOIB · Consell Insular de Formentera ·
- Building tax (ICIO) bylaw, Catalan text · Consell Insular de Formentera ·
- Consolidated Local Finance Law (arts. 74.5 and 103.2.b) · BOE ·
- Spanish Building Code, DB HE (annex B: climate zones) · codigotecnico.org ·
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