Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley homeowners
Explore Canada’s National Heat Pump Rebate, the full federal income table, and separate BC Hydro, CleanBC and FortisBC options. Start with the published requirements, then get a home-specific installation plan—not an assumed rebate total.
Ready for an assessment? Choose an available 90-minute estimate time Go to the official federal rebate siteFederal: $2,000 or up to $10,000 for eligible households, based on income and equipment cost. Eligible installations start November 1, 2026; the portal is expected in early 2027.
BC Hydro homes: current all-electric replacement terms list up to $4,000 whole-home or $1,500 partial-home for qualifying projects.
Condo units: BC Hydro lists a separate route with $1,000 mini-split or $750 per qualifying multi-split head, maximum three.
FortisBC dual fuel: live terms list up to $4,000 standard or $8,000 income-qualified for eligible 15+ year primary gas-furnace replacements; it does not combine with other funded rebates.
A provider—not Grove—determines eligibility, approval and payment. Condo guide · CleanBC income-qualified guide · FortisBC dual-fuel guide
Start with the system you have
Two choices point you to relevant guides—not an approval or a calculated rebate. No contact details, household income or tax documents are needed here.
Explore the current program paths below, or choose your heating and goal to narrow the starting points.
$2,000 or up to $10,000
Whole-home eligible heat-pump systems; income and equipment rules apply. Eligible installs from November 1, 2026 may apply when the portal opens in early 2027. Existing heating does not have to be removed under current federal rules.
Federal rules & income tableUp to $4,000 or $8,000
A separate route for qualifying 15+ year primary gas or eligible piped-propane furnace replacements: new matched heat pump, new furnace and connected controls. Cannot combine with other FortisBC, provincial- or federal-funded rebates.
FortisBC rules & income limitsUp to $4,000 whole-home / $1,500 partial-home
For qualifying replacements of primary all-electric heat. Partial-home coverage, eligible equipment, heat-load documentation and contractor rules must be checked. Program amounts are not automatically added to a federal maximum.
BC Hydro & CleanBC guidanceA separate unit-specific program
BC Hydro lists $1,000 for a qualifying mini-split or $750 per qualifying multi-split head, maximum three. Check current pre-approval, existing heating, strata permission and equipment rules. A partial-home installation is not automatically federal-eligible.
Condo rebate requirementsGrove is an independent contractor. The applicable government or utility administrator decides eligibility and payment. If you are comparing a gas-to-electric conversion, also review the separate CleanBC income-qualified route before removing existing heat.
Government of Canada · Checked November 5, 2026
The federal retroactivity period starts November 1, 2026. Eligible installations from that date may be claimed when the application portal opens in early 2027. The income table and eligibility checks are now published, but no rebate payment is made before launch and approval.
Above the income threshold
$2,000
For eligible households above the published after-tax income threshold. Other eligibility and equipment requirements still apply.
At or below the income threshold
Up to $10,000
Actual rebate amounts depend on household income and installed equipment cost. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee the maximum or approval.
The current retroactivity window begins November 1, 2026. The portal is expected in early 2027; no exact opening date is published. Plan to pay the installation cost without assuming a rebate has been awarded.
Maximum annual after-tax household income for the higher federal rebate, by household size. Your income must be equal to or below the applicable limit.
These federal thresholds are separate from CleanBC and FortisBC income tables. They are median after-tax household income in 2025 dollars, based on Statistics Canada 2021 data adjusted for inflation.
| Household size | Income limit |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $46,981 |
| 2 people | $92,884 |
| 3 people | $119,850 |
| 4 people | $145,019 |
| 5 or more people | $170,187 |
Annual after-tax household income limits in Canadian dollars, reproduced from the official federal page. The five-or-more-person Saskatchewan limit and the matching two- and three-person Nunavut limits are shown exactly as published.
| Province or territory | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 or more people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $36,434 | $76,704 | $109,064 | $136,629 | $142,622 |
| Prince Edward Island | $38,831 | $80,899 | $103,071 | $124,644 | $134,232 |
| Nova Scotia | $38,831 | $80,300 | $103,071 | $125,843 | $131,835 |
| New Brunswick | $38,352 | $78,502 | $104,270 | $127,041 | $131,835 |
| Quebec | $41,228 | $82,097 | $107,865 | $134,232 | $140,225 |
| Ontario | $46,981 | $92,884 | $119,850 | $146,217 | $158,202 |
| Manitoba | $43,146 | $85,693 | $106,667 | $125,843 | $128,240 |
| Saskatchewan | $45,543 | $92,884 | $112,659 | $134,232 | $133,034 |
| Alberta | $50,816 | $99,476 | $123,446 | $145,019 | $152,210 |
| British Columbia | $46,981 | $92,884 | $119,850 | $145,019 | $170,187 |
| Nunavut | $82,697 | $128,240 | $128,240 | $137,828 | $146,217 |
| Northwest Territories | $71,431 | $135,431 | $160,599 | $186,966 | $188,165 |
| Yukon | $56,090 | $115,056 | $145,019 | $170,187 | $191,760 |
The federal page says income verification will use your SIN through the official portal and the Canada Revenue Agency when applications open. Do not send Grove your SIN, tax return or CRA login. Our consultation is for equipment and installation planning, not government income verification.
You reside in Canada and own the home. It can be a rental property rather than your primary residence. Residents whose home is owned by their local Indigenous government meet the ownership criterion described by the program.
Only one rebate is available per household, even if you own more than one property. No federal funding can previously have been provided for a heat pump at the address you are applying for.
The heat pump must be on the federal eligible-products list, identified by its AHRI number(s), and purchased from and installed by an HVAC contractor. Confirm that the system is appropriately sized to heat the entire home.
The published rules cover homes currently heated by electricity, natural gas, oil, propane, diesel, coal or wood. Both planned and emergency installations are accepted. Removal of an existing system, proof of breakdown and pre- or post-energy audits are not required for this federal program.
Keeping a working furnace as backup is not ruled out by the current federal requirements, but the exact matched heat-pump system and whole-home sizing still need checking. Heat pumps do not necessarily reduce heating bills for every gas-heated home; operating cost depends on the home, system and local energy rates. Leased or rented heat pumps may become eligible after launch; those details are not finalized.
The federal page says receipts must be submitted within six months. It does not clearly define the start of that six-month clock; retain documents from installation day and check the portal instructions. Contractor receipts must include:
Also keep proof of payment and the installation date. Itemizing related work does not by itself confirm that every cost will be reimbursed.
Program parameters remain subject to change. Eligibility is assessed against the requirements in effect on the installation date, and funding is not guaranteed until an application is approved.
The federal announcement allows combination with provincial programs in principle, but each provider’s rules apply. FortisBC’s dual-fuel rebate cannot be combined with other FortisBC, provincial- or federal-funded rebates. Do not add the federal and FortisBC headline amounts together.
Grove Mechanical is an independent contractor, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Canada or these rebate administrators.
Compare FortisBC’s separate routeBook a free home consultation or request a written rebate-ready estimate. Grove reviews the system and installation plan; the federal administrator decides your claim.
Separate utility and provincial routes
A useful estimate accounts for the current heating source, system type, selected equipment, heat-loss information, contractor requirements, documentation and application sequence. No amount is applied to an installation quote as a promise.
Grove Mechanical is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by BC Hydro, FortisBC, Better Homes BC, CleanBC or the Government of Canada.
Confirm the current fuel and equipment. Different federal, utility and provincial routes have different requirements.
Review heat loss, ducts, electrical capacity, equipment selection, access and commissioning.
Use the live official page to check contractor, product, documentation and timing rules. Some provincial programs require approval before installation.
Compare a full scope and total price before assuming any funding, combination or payment timing.
Common questions
Eligible households above the published income threshold may receive $2,000. Eligible households at or below the after-tax income threshold for their province and household size may receive up to $10,000. The actual amount depends on income and installed equipment cost; the maximum is not a guaranteed payment.
The published annual after-tax household income limits are $46,981 for one person, $92,884 for two people, $119,850 for three people, $145,019 for four people, and $170,187 for five or more people. Use the federal program’s 2025 tax-return calculation. These are federal limits, not CleanBC or FortisBC limits; meeting the income limit alone does not confirm eligibility.
Use line 23600 (net income) on your 2025 income tax return and subtract line 43500 (total taxes payable). If you have a spouse or common-law partner, do the same calculation for them and add both amounts. Compare that annual after-tax household income with the published threshold for your province and household size. Do not send your SIN or tax return to Grove.
The retroactivity period starts November 1, 2026. Eligible installations from that date may be claimed when the online portal opens in early 2027. No payments are made before launch and application approval. Rules remain subject to change; eligibility is assessed against the requirements in effect on the installation date.
The current federal rules do not require removal of the existing heating system. The eligible heat-pump system must be appropriately sized to heat the whole home, purchased from and installed by an HVAC contractor, and identified on the federal eligible-products list by its AHRI number. This does not make every furnace and heat-pump combination eligible.
BC Hydro currently lists up to $4,000 for a qualifying whole-home heat pump and $1,500 for a qualifying partial-home heat pump that replaces primary all-electric heat. Its live terms set the requirements for the home, equipment, contractor, heat-load documentation and application.
No. Canada’s National Heat Pump Rebate counts eligible installations from November 1, 2026, while its portal is expected in early 2027 and BC Hydro and other providers maintain separate programs. Do not add program headlines together or rely on a rebate amount until the applicable administrators confirm the project path.
FortisBC currently lists up to $4,000 for an eligible standard dual-fuel system and up to $8,000 for an eligible income-qualified route. It requires a qualifying replacement of a 15+ year primary gas or piped-propane furnace and cannot be combined with other FortisBC, provincial- or federal-funded rebate programs.
No. Grove can review the current system, home scope and published requirements. The applicable program administrator determines eligibility, funding, documentation and payment.
The property address, current heating fuel and system, approximate system age, your comfort goals and an equipment rating-plate photo if you have one are useful starting details. Do not send your SIN, tax return or CRA login to Grove.
Grove reviews the home and current published requirements. You decide with a written installation plan in hand.
Read the current federal National Heat Pump Rebate rules and applicable provider terms before making an incentive decision.