Rebate eligibility checker
Answers stay in your browser. Results are estimates of the maximums you may qualify for - the programs make the final call.
The rebates at a glance
| Your home | Program | Maximum | Income test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric baseboards or electric furnace | CleanBC Better Homes standard (paid by BC Hydro / FortisBC) | $4,000 whole home, $1,500 partial | No |
| Gas, propane or oil | CleanBC Energy Savings Program | Up to 100% of costs, to $16,000 at Level 1 for a central system | Yes |
| Gas (FortisBC customer) | FortisBC dual fuel rebate | $8,000 | Yes |
| Any eligible home | Federal National Heat Pump Rebate (from early 2027) | $2,000, or up to $10,000 | Higher amount below median income |
| Electric-heated condo suite | Energy Savings Program Condo and Apartment Rebate | $5,000 | Yes |
1. Electric-heated homes: the standard rebate
If your home is mainly heated by hard-wired electric heat - baseboards, radiant panels or an electric furnace - you can get $4,000 for a whole-home heat pump or $1,500 for a partial system, regardless of income. BC Hydro or FortisBC pays it.
To qualify:
- The heat pump must be on the rebate-eligible list and the NEEP cold-climate list.
- It must be installed by a Home Performance Contractor Network member who completes a CSA F280-12 heat load calculation.
- Whole home: the heat pump heats 80% or more of the conditioned space at −5°C. Homes over 1,200 square feet need a multi-split or central system.
- Partial: the heat pump heats 50% to 79% of the space at −5°C.
- Apply within six months of the invoice date.
- Replacing an existing heat pump, or an emergency replacement of a broken electric system, isn't eligible.
2. Gas, oil and propane homes: the Energy Savings Program
BC's standard rebate for switching from fossil fuels ended on April 11, 2025. If your household income is under the limits below, the CleanBC Energy Savings Program can cover up to 100% of eligible costs.
Maximums for homes heated with natural gas or propane, from the program site:
| System | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central ducted or 3-head multi-split | $16,000 | $12,000 | $10,500 |
| 2-head multi-split or two single-head mini-splits | $14,000 | $10,500 | $8,000 |
| Single-head mini-split | $7,500 | $5,500 | $4,000 |
| Dual fuel ducted heat pump | $15,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Electric service upgrade (with heat pump) | $5,000 | $3,500 | $1,500 |
Maximums for homes heated with oil:
| System | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central ducted or 3-head multi-split | $16,000 | $12,000 | $10,500 |
| 2-head multi-split or two single-head mini-splits | $14,000 | $10,500 | $10,000 |
| Single-head mini-split | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Electric service upgrade (with heat pump) | $5,000 | $3,500 | $1,500 |
Income limits (combined pre-tax income of all adults, by number of people in the home):
| People in home | Level 1 up to | Level 2 up to | Level 3 up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $47,007 | $61,697 | $99,891 |
| 2 | $58,522 | $76,810 | $124,358 |
| 3 | $71,945 | $94,428 | $152,884 |
| 4 | $87,350 | $114,647 | $185,620 |
| 5 | $99,072 | $130,032 | $210,528 |
| 6 | $111,735 | $146,653 | $237,438 |
| 7 | $124,402 | $163,277 | $264,353 |
Level 3 applies only to ground-oriented homes switching from natural gas, propane or oil. Homes assessed above $1,230,000 are approved at Level 3. You must pre-register and receive an eligibility code before the work, the contractor must be registered with the program, and the contractor submits the application and deducts the rebate from your bill.
Want us to price your install with these rebates?
We'll confirm which program fits your home and quote the system with the rebate shown on the estimate.
3. FortisBC dual fuel rebate (income-qualified)
FortisBC offers $8,000 to income-qualified gas customers who install a dual fuel system - a heat pump paired with a high-efficiency gas furnace - for installs completed on or after October 15, 2026. It's an alternative to the CleanBC program, not an addition. The installer must be a Technical Safety BC licensed gas contractor on the Home Performance Contractor Network.
4. The federal National Heat Pump Rebate
Announced on October 8, 2026:
- $2,000 for most households, or up to $10,000 for low- to median-income households.
- Opens through an online portal in early 2027, with no energy audit before or after.
- Eligible heat pumps installed on or after November 1, 2026 can apply once it opens.
- Equipment must be on the federal eligible products list. Rules on combining it with BC programs hadn't been published as of the date on this page.
We'll update this page on the day the federal portal opens.
How to claim, step by step
- Work out which program fits using the checker above.
- Pre-register with the Energy Savings Program if you're income-qualified - before you sign or start.
- Get a quote from an eligible contractor that includes the heat load calculation and model numbers.
- Install an eligible heat pump sized to the program rules.
- Apply within six months of the invoice. For the Energy Savings Program, the contractor applies and deducts the rebate from your bill.
Sources
Figures checked against these official pages on 2026-10-27. Programs change without much notice - always confirm before you sign.
- CleanBC Better Homes - heat pump rebates for homes converting from electric
- BC Hydro - heat pump rebates
- CleanBC Energy Savings Program - heat pump rebates
- CleanBC Energy Savings Program - income limits
- FortisBC - dual fuel heating system rebate (income qualified)
- Government of Canada - National Heat Pump Rebate
- Home Performance Contractor Network