Vancouver heat pump rebates
In Vancouver, the best-case combined heat pump rebate is up to $23,000: the British Columbia maximum plus up to $10,000 from the federal National Heat Pump Rebate (below-median income; $2,000 otherwise, not open yet).
Programs available in Vancouver
| Program | Amount / terms | Status / notes |
|---|---|---|
| CleanBC Energy Savings Program (income-qualified) | Up to $13,000 / $7,000 / $3,500 by income level (fossil-fuel homes) | Pre-register for eligibility code |
| BC Hydro heat pump rebate (electric-heated homes) | $4,000 whole-home; $1,500 partial | Promotional bonus up to $1,000 for installs paid Aug 1–Oct 31, 2026 |
| BC Hydro community-based top-up | $4,000 whole-home / $1,500 partial in eligible areas | Applied automatically by postal code |
| City of Vancouver top-up | Space-heating heat pump top-ups stopped in 2023 | Ended |
| Federal NHPR | Up to $10,000 / $2,000 | Not open yet |
Vancouver requires a mechanical permit and an MHPC/MHPCR-certified journeyperson for heat pump installs.
Next steps
- Get 2–3 quotes for an eligible cold-climate model (request quotes).
- Get pre-approval where required before installing.
- Check your total in the calculator and costs in the cost calculator.
See also: British Columbia rebates · Furnace died? · Heat pump costs · Ducted vs ductless
Sources: betterhomesbc.ca · www.bchydro.com · www.bchydro.com · vancouver.ca · vancouver.ca · www.canada.ca
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FAQ
What heat pump rebates are available in Vancouver?
Provincial British Columbia programs, any city programs listed on this page, and the upcoming federal National Heat Pump Rebate (up to $10,000 or $2,000).
What's the maximum combined heat pump rebate in Vancouver?
Best case up to $23,000, depending on income, heating fuel and system type.
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