Independent homeowner guides
Ontario Rebate Guides
36 guides organized by where you are in your project — from “is this worth it?” to submitting the paperwork. Updated for 2026 program changes.
Getting started — how the money works
The programs, the paths, the deadlines, and what can be combined.
HRS Program — Complete Guide
Up to $12,000 — the provincial program overview
HRS Explained — Eligibility & Paths
Standalone vs bundled-assessment paths, plainly
Stacking Rebates in Ontario
Which programs legally combine — and which never do
Program Deadline 2026
When the rebate window actually closes
What’s Left Federally
Greener Homes status for Ontario homeowners
Cornwall Electric Exception
Why most Cornwall customers are excluded
Planning a heat pump
From "is it worth it?" to the application cheque.
Heat Pump Rebate Ontario 2026
$500–$12,000 + complete application steps
Eligibility Checklist
Every requirement in one list, before you commit
How to Apply — 5 Steps
The exact application process from start to cheque
Are Heat Pumps Worth It?
Operating costs vs gas and electric, honestly
Heat Pump vs Furnace
Which fits your home, fuel, and budget
Heat Pump Costs 2026
Installed price ranges before and after rebates
Heat Pump Water Heater
$500 fixed rebate — the quiet add-on
Furnace Rebates
What exists (and doesn’t) for furnace replacement
Enbridge vs Non-Enbridge
Which gas utility qualifies for the rebate
Switching from your current heating fuel
Start from what your home runs on today.
Oil → Heat Pump (OHPA)
Federal status + the income-qualified Ontario path
OHPA Ontario — What Changed
Recent updates and what they mean for oil homes
Electric Baseboard → Heat Pump
Top non-gas rate + the free EAP stream
Propane → Heat Pump
Non-gas rates for propane-heated homes
Wood Heat → Heat Pump
How wood-heated homes qualify
Insulation, windows & the building envelope
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
After Your EnerGuide Report
Advisors can’t recommend contractors — the exact next steps
Quotes & contractors
You have (or want) quotes — protect the rebate and your money.
Pre-Approval Before Installation
Why timing matters and the #1 mistake homeowners make
Reading Contractor Quotes
Spot red flags and hidden exclusions
Quote Comparison Tool
ToolSide-by-side, net of rebates
Participating HVAC Contractors
How to verify your contractor can submit the rebate
How We Screen Contractors
The five checks — and exactly how far each has gone
Basement flooding — Toronto & Ontario
Municipal subsidies, separate from provincial energy rebates.
Toronto BFPSP — Complete Overview
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
Up to $500 — new 2026 category
Find a Toronto Contractor
Licence verification + red flags
Every Ontario City Program
Ottawa, Mississauga, Hamilton + 8 more municipalities
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Find my rebatesClaimRebate.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.