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BC heat pump rebates, in dollars
In BC, BC Hydro with CleanBC pays $4,000 for a whole-home heat pump replacing electric heat, and $1,500 for a partial one. Estimate, not guaranteed. Federal is pending: a grant of either $2,000 or up to $10,000 (for low- to median-income households). Estimate, not guaranteed. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
We are a private heat pump installer, not the government. We explain the BC programs here. We do not run them.
What you can stack in BC today
Updated Oct 22, 2026. Amounts are estimates, not guaranteed. BC Hydro says its rebate is "only available while funding lasts."
| Program | Amount | Status | Who qualifies | Last checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Heat Pump Rebate (federal) | A grant of either $2,000 or up to $10,000 (for low- to median-income households). Estimate, not guaranteed. | Pending. Rules due around Nov 1, 2026. Portal early 2027. | Criteria not published yet. Due as of Nov 1, 2026. | Oct 22, 2026 | canada.ca |
| Home Renovation Rebate, whole home (BC Hydro with CleanBC Better Homes) | $4,000 when the heat pump meets 100% of heating load at -5°C. Estimate, not guaranteed. | Open, while funding lasts | Heat pumps replacing electric heat, installed by an HPCN member. | Oct 22, 2026 | BC Hydro |
| Home Renovation Rebate, partial | $1,500 when the heat pump meets 50% or more of heating load. Estimate, not guaranteed. | Open, while funding lasts | Same rules as above. | Oct 22, 2026 | BC Hydro |
| Multi-upgrade bonus | Up to $2,000. Estimate, not guaranteed. Terms not confirmed yet, so read the BC Hydro page. | Status not confirmed yet | Check the program page. | Oct 22, 2026 | BC Hydro |
| CleanBC Energy Savings Program (income-qualified) | Ground-oriented home: up to $13,000. Condo or apartment: up to $5,000, electric-heated only. Estimate, not guaranteed. | Status not confirmed yet | Income-qualified. Primary residence only. | Oct 22, 2026 | Better Homes BC |
| Northern fuel switch rebate | Amount not confirmed yet | Status not confirmed yet | Northern BC. Check the program page. | Oct 22, 2026 | Better Homes BC |
| FortisBC electric heat pump rebate | Amount not confirmed yet | Status not confirmed yet | Check the program page. The link opens the FortisBC home page, so search its rebates. | Oct 22, 2026 | FortisBC |
| Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP) | Amount not confirmed yet | Open in partner provinces, BC included | Check the program page. | Oct 22, 2026 | Natural Resources Canada |
Before you install
The BC Hydro rebate has four gates. Each comes from its program page, read Oct 22, 2026.
- The installer. "All upgrades must be installed by a Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) member." Self-installs are not eligible.
- The unit. "The heat pump(s) must be listed on the rebate-eligible heat pump list."
- The clock. "You must submit your rebate application and all supporting documentation within six months of the invoice date."
- The funding. The rebate is "only available while funding lasts."
For the CleanBC income-qualified, Northern and FortisBC rows we have no conditions on file. Check the program page before you book.
Federal condition, from canada.ca, read Oct 22, 2026: "Although the Rebate does not open until early 2027, the retroactivity period for the National Heat Pump Rebate starts on November 1, 2026. This means that households that meet the program's eligibility criteria and install eligible heat pumps starting on November 1, 2026, will be able to apply for the Rebate once the program launches early in 2027." The criteria, the eligible list and the rebate amounts are published only as of November 1, 2026. We have not read them yet.
Landlords and investors
The BC Hydro page does not state a landlord rule. We have not found one, so ask before you book.
The CleanBC income-qualified program is clearer. Renters need a landlord consent form. Accounts in a landlord's or strata's name are not eligible. It is for a primary residence only. CGHAP names "homeowners and tenants" on its page.
Tenant? Send this page to your landlord. Their consent form is the first step.
What to do before 2027
- Find your installer on the HPCN list, then ask for the exact model on the rebate-eligible list.
- Keep the invoice date in view. Your application clock starts there.
- Join the waitlist to hear when the federal portal opens. No installation date is promised.
Steps for every province are on How to apply for a heat pump rebate.
BC questions we see most
Can I get a heat pump rebate for a condo in BC?
The CleanBC income-qualified program lists up to $5,000 for a condo or apartment, electric-heated only. Estimate, not guaranteed. Its status is not confirmed yet. Strata accounts are not eligible. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Better Homes BC
What are the BC Hydro heat pump rebate eligibility rules?
An HPCN member installs it, and the unit sits on the eligible list. You apply within six months of the invoice date. Funding can run out. The full conditions are on the BC Hydro page, checked Oct 22, 2026.
Is there a BC heat pump rebate for low income households?
The CleanBC Energy Savings Program is the income-qualified one. It lists up to $13,000 for a ground-oriented home. Estimate, not guaranteed. The site shows a notice we could not resolve, so the status is not confirmed yet. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Better Homes BC
Can I install a heat pump myself and still claim in BC?
Not for the BC Hydro rebate. Self-installs are not eligible, and an HPCN member must do the upgrade. Read the conditions on the BC Hydro page, checked Oct 22, 2026.
Can renters get a BC heat pump rebate?
Under the CleanBC income-qualified program, a renter needs a landlord consent form. The account cannot be in a landlord's or strata's name. Checked Oct 22, 2026. Better Homes BC
Check my rebate for BC
British Columbia is already set when the checker opens at step 2. Renting? The checker has a "send to your landlord" option.
Also see: All provinces | How to apply | Next door: Alberta
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