National Heat Pump Rebate: what's confirmed
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).
Confirmed (official sources)
- $2 billion over 8 years; up to 820,000 homeowners.
- Below-median-income households: up to $10,000. Other eligible homeowners: $2,000.
- Heat pump must be an electric cold-climate air-source model on the Eligible Products List (100,000+ options).
- Apply when your system breaks down or nears end of life.
- Online portal; approval within 24 hours; upload receipts after install; payment approved within 5 days; direct deposit.
- No pre- or post-installation energy audit.
- One rebate per person.
- Can be combined with existing provincial programs.
Not yet published (details pending)
- exact median thresholds per province & household-size adjustment
- income definition / tax year
- whether $10k is a flat amount or % of cost cap
- is ground-source/air-to-water eligible (text says air-source only)
- renters/landlords detail beyond one-per-person
- portal launch date
- whether provinces will reduce their own amounts to avoid stacking
- rental properties eligibility
Sources: www.canada.ca · www.pm.gc.ca · www.cbc.ca
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FAQ
How much is the National Heat Pump Rebate?
Up to $10,000 for households below the median income; $2,000 for other eligible homeowners.
Do I need an energy audit?
No. The government says no pre- or post-installation energy audits are required.
What is the median income threshold?
Not yet published. CBC describes it as the median after-tax income in your province.
Is it open now?
Not yet. Official launch date is pending; CBC reported early 2027.
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