2026 BC Heat Pump Rebate: Check Your Eligibility in Seconds

Homeowners can qualify for up to $21,500 in combined government rebates when switching from gas, oil, or propane. See what you qualify for in a minute, and we’ll check whether a registered installer covers your area.

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The BC Conservatives promised to “Repeal CleanBC” in their Oct 18 platform, but the CleanBC heat pump rebates are still open today, so check what you qualify for now.

BC Heat Pump Rebates in 2026: The Short Version

  • Income-qualified (Energy Savings Program): up to $13,000 for a heat pump that replaces gas, oil or propane heat, or up to $5,000 if you’re switching from electric baseboards (Level 1).
  • Any income, electric heat: $4,000 from BC Hydro or FortisBC for a whole-home heat pump.
  • Any income, gas heat: $4,000 from FortisBC for a dual fuel system (a heat pump paired with a new high-efficiency furnace as backup).
  • New: a federal heat pump rebate of up to $10,000 for households at or below the median after-tax income, and $2,000 for everyone else, for heat pumps installed from November 1, 2026. Applications open in early 2027.

Use the checker above to see which ones fit your home, or get free quotes from a registered installer.

2026 BC Heat Pump Rebate Eligibility Requirements

1. HPCN Certified Installer

All heat pump and insulation upgrades must be completed by a Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) member. For income-qualified (ESP) rebates they also need to be an ESP Registered Contractor.

2. Primary Residence

Vacation homes, secondary rentals, or garages are not eligible.

3. Home Age:

The residence must be at least 12 months old; new construction is excluded from these specific programs.

2026 Heat Pump Rebate Tiers

Tier

Maximum Heat Pump Rebate

Combined Household Income (Family of 4)*

ESP1

$13,000

Under $94,900

ESP2

$7,000

$94,900 to $118,600

ESP3

$3,500

$118,600 to $189,800

Standard

$4,000 (electric homes only)

Over $189,800

Is your home valued over $1.2M? If so, read our guide on the $1.2M Property Assessment Rule
*For ducted or 3-head multi-split heat pumps replacing gas, oil or propane, on invoices from July 6, 2026. Income limits are for a household of 4 (pre-tax income of everyone over 18, not dependants) and change with household size.

Other amounts
• Heat pump that also heats your water: up to $16,500 / $11,500 / $7,000 (ESP1 / ESP2 / ESP3)
• Electric baseboard homes: up to $5,000 through ESP (Level 1 only), or $4,000 at any income through the BC Hydro/FortisBC Home Renovation Rebate
• BC Hydro homes in or north of 100 Mile House: an extra $3,000 (ESP1 and ESP2)
• Gas, oil or propane homes outside ESP: FortisBC’s $4,000 dual fuel rebate, or up to $6,000 in northern BC (oil, PNG gas or tank propane). Other gas-to-heat-pump rebates ended April 11, 2025.
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Qualifying Equipment Checklist

  • Efficiency Ratings: Systems must have an HSPF2 (Region IV) ≥ 8.5 and a SEER2 ≥ 15.2.
  • Cold Climate Certified: The heat pump must be listed on the NEEP Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump (ccASHP) list and the provincial rebate-eligible list.
  • Variable Speed: Only systems with a variable-speed compressor are eligible; single-speed or two-stage systems do not qualify for most 2026 rebates.
  • Minimum Capacity: All units must have a minimum rated capacity of 12,000 BTU (1 ton).
  • Primary Heating: For gas, oil or propane conversions, the heat pump must be able to distribute heat to all the conditioned space your old system served. For electric or wood conversions, it must be sized to act as the home’s primary heating system.
  • AHRI Certification: Every installed system must have a valid AHRI certified reference number that covers all components (outdoor unit, indoor unit/heads, and air handler).

1. Pre-Registration

You must pre-register through the CleanBC participant portal and receive an Eligibility Code before work begins.

2. Get a Professional Quote

Contact a Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) member to provide an eligible equipment quote. If you don’t have one yet, we can connect you with a local installer. For “Whole Home” rebates, the contractor must also perform a required heat load calculation using approved software.

3. Professional Installation

Your registered contractor installs the system according to the Heat Pump Best Practices Installation Guide. Self-installs don’t qualify for any of these rebates.

4. Rebate Submission

For the Energy Savings Program (Tiers 1–3), your contractor will typically submit the final documentation on your behalf. All applications and invoices must be submitted within 6 months of the invoice date.

Electrical Service

Maximum Rebate: Up to $5,000 through ESP (homes switching from gas, oil or propane)

Your utility has to upgrade the service to 100, 200 or 400 amp. A panel upgrade on its own doesn’t count.

Windows & Doors

Maximum Rebate: Up to $2,000 through the Home Renovation Rebate (not with ESP)

Tier 2 windows and doors, U-factor 1.22 or lower. Not available in the City of Vancouver.

Insulation

Maximum Rebate: Up to $5,500 through the Home Renovation Rebate (not with ESP)

Covers attic, wall and basement/crawlspace.

Water Heating

Maximum Rebate: Up to $3,500

Must be a Tier 2 or higher NEEA-certified unit.

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The combined pre-tax income of everyone living in the home who is over 18, excluding dependants. You must submit income verification for each of them. A CRA Notice of Assessment works, but the program also accepts income/disability assistance confirmation, SAFER or Rental Assistance letters, a GIS notice, ECAP proof, or a signed Endorsement Form.

The BC government requires all rebate-eligible heat pumps to be installed by a member of the Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN). If you hire a contractor who is not registered with the HPCN, or if you attempt a self-installation, you will be ineligible for any provincial rebates. Always verify your installer’s credentials on the official HPCN registry before signing a contract.

Before. You must pre-register and receive an Eligibility Code before any work begins or equipment is paid for. For applications received on or after July 6, 2026, your code is valid for just 3 months from approval; installation must be completed within that window or you must re-apply. Your contractor then submits the application within 6 months of the invoice date.

If you register on or after April 1, 2026, your home’s total BC Assessment value must be $1,200,000 or less for ESP1 or ESP2 rebates. Homes assessed up to $1,820,000 can still qualify for ESP3. Condos and apartments fall under a separate rebate stream with a $754,000 cap.

Switching from gas, oil, or propane: the heat pump must be able to heat all the conditioned space your old system served, and the old fossil-fuel system must be removed. Switching from electric or wood: it must be sized as the home’s primary heating system and serve a main living area. Your contractor may be asked for a CSA F280-12 heat load calculation to prove sizing.

Electric baseboards – yes. For electric conversions the backup has to be electric, so they can stay. A gas furnace – not under ESP. ESP gas, oil and propane conversions require removing the fossil-fuel system (a gas fireplace can stay as secondary heat), and ESP only allows dual fuel for Pacific Northern Gas customers or tank-propane homes (up to $8,500 and $12,000 at Level 1). Outside ESP, FortisBC pays $4,000 for a dual fuel system if you replace a gas furnace that’s 15+ years old with a new high-efficiency furnace and a central ducted heat pump.

Yes (some people call them heat pump grants). Income-qualified households can get up to $13,000 through the Energy Savings Program. At any income, electric-heated homes can get $4,000 from BC Hydro or FortisBC, and gas-heated homes can get $4,000 from FortisBC for a dual fuel system. A federal rebate of $2,000 (up to $10,000 at lower incomes) also covers heat pumps installed from November 1, 2026, with applications opening in early 2027.

For a household of 4, the Energy Savings Program limits are $94,900 (Level 1), $118,600 (Level 2) and $189,800 (Level 3). They’re lower for smaller households and higher for bigger ones, and they count the pre-tax income of everyone in the home over 18. Your home also has to be assessed at $1.2M or less for Levels 1 and 2, or $1.82M or less for Level 3, and Level 3 is only for homes switching from gas, oil or propane.

Before rebates, most installs run about $8,000 to $15,000 for a ductless multi-zone system and $14,000 to $22,000 for a central ducted heat pump. See our heat pump cost guide for what you’d actually pay after rebates.

No end date has been announced. As of late October 2026, the Energy Savings Program and BC Hydro’s Home Renovation Rebate are both still open. BC Hydro’s bonus of up to $1,000 (for replacing electric heat with a heat pump) only covers installs paid for by October 31, 2026, with applications due by November 30. BC also elected a new provincial government on October 24, 2026, and it hasn’t said yet whether it will change these programs. Both programs say amounts can change or end without notice, so if you’re planning a heat pump in the next few months, we’d suggest checking your rebate now rather than waiting.

BC Rebate Check is an independent resource helping BC homeowners navigate the 2026 Energy Savings Program and CleanBC transition.

Rebate amounts and program eligibility are subject to change. Information is updated regularly but always confirm current eligibility at betterhomesbc.ca or with a registered HPCN contractor before proceeding.

Looking for solar rebates? Our sister site BC Solar Check covers solar rebate amounts in 2026.

Outside BC? Our sister site rebatecheck.ca covers heat pump rebates in other provinces.

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