British Columbia heat pump rebates
In British Columbia, the combined maximum heat pump rebate is up to $23,000: up to $13,000 provincially plus up to $10,000 from the federal National Heat Pump Rebate (below-median income; $2,000 otherwise, opening expected early 2027).
CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program (income-qualified)
Status: open
- Up to $13,000: CleanBC Energy Savings Program (Income Level 1; Level 2 $7,000, Level 3 $3,500)
- details pending: CleanBC ESP, electric-heated homes (Level 1 only; amount details pending)
- Up to $4,000: BC Hydro heat pump rebate for electrically heated homes: $4,000 whole-home / $1,500 partial (community top-ups may apply)
- details pending: Non-income rebate for fossil-fuel homes above ESP income limits: details pending
Program details
- tier: ESP1, max: $13,000
- tier: ESP2, max: $7,000
- tier: ESP3, max: $3,500
Ducted or 3-head multi-split replacing gas/propane/oil; 2-head lower (~$11k ESP1, partially garbled in source). Electric->HP: ESP1 $5,000 (per contractor site, unconfirmed on official), ESP2 removed July 6 2026. Assessed value caps $1.2M (L1/2), $1.82M (L3). Pre-register for eligibility code. L3 ground-oriented fossil-fuel only.
Stacks with federal: likely (PM: federal combines with provincial); BC rules not yet updated
Federal National Heat Pump Rebate: up to $10,000 for households below their province's median income, $2,000 for other eligible homeowners. Announced Oct 8, 2026; applications not open yet (CBC reports early 2027).
Use the calculator → · Furnace just died?
Sources: betterhomesbc.ca · www.pm.gc.ca
Related guides
- Vancouver heat pump rebates
- How to apply for the federal rebate
- Heat pump costs
- Oil to heat pump
- Furnace replacement rebates
- Median income by province
Other provinces & territories
Alberta · Saskatchewan · Manitoba · Ontario · Quebec · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Prince Edward Island · Newfoundland and Labrador · Yukon · Northwest Territories · Nunavut
Last verified:
FAQ
How much is the heat pump rebate in British Columbia?
The highest current provincial amount we verified is $13,000; requirements apply. The federal National Heat Pump Rebate adds up to $10,000 (below median income) or $2,000 once it opens.
Can I combine the federal and British Columbia rebates?
The federal announcement says its rebates can be combined with existing provincial programs. Check the provincial program's own rules.
Get heat pump installer quotes
Free, no obligation. We pass your request to vetted local installers.
Not a government website. nationalheatpumprebate.ca is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada, or any provincial program. Amounts can change; always confirm with the official program before buying or installing. We may earn a referral fee from installers.