Independent Homeowner Guides

Ontario Rebate Guides

21 guides covering Ontario energy rebates, OHPA federal grants, and Toronto municipal subsidies. Updated for 2026 program changes.

Path A

Energy Rebates

Heat pump, insulation, OHPA

Path B

Toronto Basement Flooding

Backwater valves, sump pumps

Heat Pump Rebates

Everything Ontario homeowners need to know about HRS heat pump rebates.

Heat Pump Rebate Ontario 2026

$500–$14,500 + complete application steps

How to Apply — 5 Steps

The exact application process from start to cheque

Pre-Approval Before Installation

Why timing matters and the #1 mistake homeowners make

Compare Heat Pump Quotes

Spot red flags and hidden exclusions in contractor quotes

Program Deadline 2026

When the rebate window actually closes

Enbridge vs Non-Enbridge

Which gas utility qualifies for the rebate

Participating HVAC Contractors

How to verify your contractor can submit the rebate

Insulation, Windows & Solar

Bundled-path rebates and standalone insulation upgrades.

Ontario Insulation Rebate 2026

Standalone $1,250 vs bundled $7,700 — which path fits

Attic Insulation Rebate

Up to $1,250, no energy assessment needed

Window & Door Rebate Ontario

$100 per opening + bundled requirements

3 Windows or 1 Door Minimum

How the eligibility threshold actually works

OHPA — Federal Oil Heat Pump

For oil-heated homes — federal grant on top of provincial.

OHPA Complete Guide

Up to $15,000 federal grant for oil-to-heat-pump conversion

OHPA Ontario — What Changed

Recent updates and what they mean for applications

Toronto Basement Flooding

City of Toronto-specific subsidies separate from provincial HRS.

Toronto BFPSP — Complete Overview

New 2026

Up to $6,650 for backwater valves, sump pumps, plumbing

Backwater Valve Subsidy

Up to $3,200 (2 devices × $1,600)

Sump Pump Subsidy

Up to $2,550 combined (pump + battery backup)

Home Plumbing Assessment Subsidy

Up to $500 — new 2026 category

Find a Toronto Contractor

Licence verification + red flags

HRS Program Reference

Foundational guides about the Home Renovation Savings Program.

HRS Program — Complete Guide

Up to $12,000 — provincial program overview

HRS Explained — Eligibility & Paths

Standalone vs bundled paths

Cornwall Electric Eligibility

Why most Cornwall customers are excluded

ClaimRebate.ca is an independent homeowner guide. We are not affiliated with the Government of Ontario, the City of Toronto, or any utility. All rebate amounts are estimates — final eligibility is determined by program administrators.