Not every stove makes the cut. To qualify, your stove must:
Be an EPA-Certified Stove with at least 75% HHV efficiency
Be listed in the EPA Wood Heater Database [Click Here]
Be installed in your primary residence (sorry, vacation cabins don’t count)
🏡 Here in Kitsap County, that means if you’re looking at wood or pellet stoves from trusted brands like Lopi, Hearthstone, or Morso (yes, the ones I sell and know like the back of my hand), you’re in the right lane.
Yes, you can install it yourself. You can claim the cost of the stove and materials (chimney pipe, hearth pad, etc.).
But — you cannot claim your own labor. Only professional installation labor qualifies toward the tax credit.
Pro tip from me: a professional installation may actually increase your eligible credit because those labor costs count. Plus, you’ll sleep better knowing everything is sealed, vented, and working safely.
The receipts
Your certification statement
Photos of your stove installation (helpful for backup proof)
A copy of your completed Form 5695