Canada’s New National Heat Pump Rebate
Up to $10,000 from the federal government toward an electric heat pump, on top of the BC rebates you can already get. Applications are not open yet.
Two rebate amounts
Which one you get depends on your household income. Both can be combined with provincial programs, subject to program rules.
Federal rebate · Coming soon
Up to $10,000
Households below the median income
The income thresholds have not been published yet.
Federal rebate · Coming soon
$2,000
Other eligible households
Not limited by income.
What’s confirmed, and what isn’t yet
The government has announced the rebate but not the full rules. Here is where things stand.
Confirmed
- Electric cold-climate air-source heat pumps on the federal Eligible Products List
- Can be combined with provincial programs such as CleanBC
- No energy audit before or after installation
- Apply online; approval within 24 hours
- Payment approved within 5 days of submitting receipts
- One rebate per person
Not confirmed yet
- ?The income thresholds for the $10,000 tier, and how household income is measured
- ?Whether replacing a natural gas furnace qualifies
- ?Whether a dual-fuel system (keeping the gas furnace as backup) qualifies
- ?Which types are covered: ducted, ductless mini-split, or coil-only
- ?When applications open
Heating with natural gas? Most homes in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are. Whether a gas-to-heat-pump conversion qualifies for the federal rebate has not been confirmed yet. BC’s CleanBC rebates for gas conversions are available today.
How applying will work
The process the government has described, once applications open.
Choose an eligible heat pump
Confirm the model is on the federal Eligible Products List. We check this on every quote.
Apply online before installing
Enter your details and the heat pump you plan to buy in the federal portal.
Get pre-approval
The government says approval will come within 24 hours.
Install the heat pump
Your installation goes ahead once you are approved.
Submit receipts and get paid
Upload your receipts. Payment is approved within five days, by direct deposit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the National Heat Pump Rebate?
Households below the median income can receive up to $10,000 toward an eligible electric heat pump. Other eligible households receive $2,000.
Can I apply now?
Not yet. The rebate was announced on October 8, 2026, and the government has not announced when applications open. You can sign up on the Government of Canada’s program page to be told when it launches.
Does replacing a natural gas furnace qualify?
This has not been confirmed. The announcement talks about replacing heating systems and furnaces, but the published details do not say whether gas furnace replacements or dual-fuel systems qualify. We will update this page when the government clarifies it.
Can I combine it with BC rebates?
Yes. The government says both rebate amounts can be combined with existing provincial programs, subject to each program’s rules. In BC that includes the CleanBC Energy Savings Program and BC Hydro rebates.
Should I wait for the federal rebate before replacing my system?
It depends on your system. The program as described requires approval before installation, so a heat pump installed before the portal opens may not qualify. If your system is failing, BC rebates are available today. If it is working, waiting may let you add the federal rebate. We can help you weigh it.
Do I need an energy audit?
No. The government says no energy audit is required before or after installation.
Updated October 8, 2026. Based on the Government of Canada’s announcement; program details may change before launch. Get federal launch updates.