Ontario · 2026 Program Year
Heat Pump Rebate Ontario 2026
Up to $12,000 through the Home Renovation Savings Program. Oil homes can stack federal OHPA for an additional $5,000-$10,000.
Last verified: May 2026
Quick answer
Air-source heat pump: $1,500-$7,500. Geothermal: up to $12,000. Oil home stacking with OHPA: up to $22,000+ total. Pre-approval required.
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Rebate amounts by heat pump type
Cold-Climate Air-Source Heat Pump
Up to $7,500
Most common type for Ontario. CSA-certified cold-climate models qualify for highest tier. Works at -30°C.
Standard Air-Source Heat Pump
$1,500-$5,000
Lower-tier rebate. Adequate for milder climates but less efficient at extreme cold.
Geothermal (Ground Source) Heat Pump
Up to $12,000
Highest rebate tier. Requires significant ground excavation. Higher upfront cost, longer payback.
Heat Pump Water Heater
Up to $500
Replaces traditional gas/electric water heater. Eligible as add-on or standalone.
Stacking with OHPA (oil homes)
If your home currently uses oil heating, you qualify for both programs:
| HRS (provincial) heat pump | + $7,500 |
| OHPA (federal) grant | + $10,000 |
| Combined potential | $17,500 |
Oil-heated home conversions are the highest-value rebate scenario in Ontario.
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Common questions
How much is the Ontario heat pump rebate in 2026?
For air-source heat pumps: $1,500-$7,500 depending on size and tier (cold-climate models qualify for higher amounts). For geothermal/ground-source heat pumps: up to $12,000. Oil-heated homes can stack the federal OHPA grant for an additional $5,000-$10,000 through the standard stream.
Who qualifies for the heat pump rebate in Ontario?
Owners of single-family homes, semi-detached, townhouses, row-houses, and mobile homes in Ontario. The home must be your primary residence (occupied 6+ months of the year). Customers of Cornwall Electric are excluded. The work must be done by a Participating Contractor and pre-approved before installation.
What is the difference between HRS and OHPA?
HRS (Home Renovation Savings Program) is provincial — available to all eligible Ontario homes for heat pumps, insulation, windows, and solar. OHPA (Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program) is federal — only for homes currently heated with oil, switching to a heat pump. They stack: an oil-heated Ontario home can claim both.
Why do most homeowners miss this rebate?
Three main reasons: (1) starting work before pre-approval (automatic disqualification), (2) using a non-Participating Contractor, (3) missing the bundled-path requirements when claiming insulation. The application process has multiple gates that reject claims if missed.
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Information based on Ontario's Home Renovation Savings Program. Last verified May 2026. View official program page →
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