Provincial · Ontario

Home Renovation Savings Program — Complete Guide

Ontario's main provincial rebate. Up to $12,000 across 8 upgrade categories.

Effective Jan 28, 2025 - Nov 30, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

Quick answer

HRS = provincial Ontario rebate. Up to $12,000 total. Heat pumps, insulation, windows, solar. Requires Participating Contractor + pre-approval before work.

Rebate amounts by category

Cold-Climate Air-Source Heat Pump

$1,250/ton non-gas · $500/ton gas

Up to $7,500

Ground-Source (Geothermal) Heat Pump

$2,000/ton non-gas · $3,000 flat for gas homes

Up to $12,000

Heat Pump Water Heater

$500

Attic Insulation (standalone)

Depends on existing R-value · no assessment

$800 – $1,250

Insulation Package (bundled)

Attic + walls + foundation · assessment required

Up to $7,700

Windows & Doors

Minimum 3 windows or 1 door

$100 / opening

Air Sealing

Up to $250

Smart Thermostat

$100

Solar Panels + Battery Storage

Up to $5,000 solar + $5,000 battery

Up to $10,000

Official Home Renovation Savings Program rates, verified May 2026. Exact amounts for ranges are confirmed during your application.

Eligibility

✓ Ontario homeowner
✓ Primary residence (6+ months/year)
✓ Single-family, semi-detached, townhouse, row-house, or mobile home
✓ Pre-approval before work begins
✓ Installation by Participating Contractor
✗ Cornwall Electric customers excluded
✗ Cottages / secondary residences not eligible
✗ Multi-residential buildings (4+ units) not eligible

Bundled vs Standalone path

HRS has two application paths with different requirements:

Standalone

Up to $1,250

Single upgrade (e.g., attic insulation only). No energy assessment required. Lower cap.

Bundled (recommended)

Up to $7,700

2+ qualifying upgrades together. Requires pre/post energy assessment. Higher cap, more paperwork.

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Common questions

What is the Home Renovation Savings Program?

Home Renovation Savings (HRS) is Ontario's provincial rebate program offering up to $12,000 to homeowners for energy-efficient upgrades — heat pumps, insulation, windows, doors, solar, and air sealing. It launched January 28, 2025 and runs through November 30, 2026.

Is the HRS program ending in 2026?

The current funding period ends November 30, 2026. Pre-approvals must be issued before that date. Work completed by Sept 30, 2027 with pre-approval before deadline still qualifies. Future extensions are possible but not guaranteed.

Can I do the work myself and still get the rebate?

No. HRS requires installation by a Participating Contractor — meaning a contractor registered with the program. DIY work and installations by non-registered contractors do not qualify, regardless of how good the work is.

SOURCE

homerenovationsavings.ca (official) · Last verified May 2026