How to Apply for the Heat Pump Rebate in Ontario
Rates last verified: August 16, 2026 · against homerenovationsavings.ca. Programs can change or close at any time — confirm before signing a contract.
Time left in the reported HRS funding window (November 30, 2026 — not an official application deadline; the program can close earlier or run longer). A full rebate cycle takes 3–6 months — starting now is the safe window.
Check my rebate →Quick overview
The application happens in two stages — pre-installation and post-installation. Both are submitted by your participating HVAC contractor, not by you. Your job is to verify eligibility, choose the right contractor, and keep your documents organized.
The 5 steps, in order
Skip any step or do them out of order, and the rebate can be invalidated. Here's the exact sequence:
Confirm your eligibility
5 minutes
Go to homerenovationsavings.ca/without-assessment/heat-pumps and fill out the short eligibility form. You'll confirm whether your home qualifies — and you'll receive the participating contractor list by email.
Critical: Confirm: ownership, eligible property type, primary heating source, no existing heat pump, 6+ months occupancy.
Choose a participating contractor
1-2 weeks
Only HRS-participating HVAC contractors can submit the rebate application. From the list you received, contact 2-3 contractors covering your postal code. Get written quotes. Do not commit yet.
Critical: Using a non-participating contractor = no rebate, even if everything else is perfect.
Contractor submits pre-installation application
Processing time varies
Once you've chosen a contractor and signed the contract, they submit the pre-installation application. You wait for written pre-approval from the program. This confirms you're eligible and the scope is approved.
Critical: Do NOT schedule installation until the pre-approval letter is in your inbox.
Installation happens
1-2 days
Once pre-approved, the contractor installs the heat pump (typically 1-2 days). The heat pump must be on Natural Resources Canada's qualified products list. For mini-split systems, both indoor and outdoor units must be installed.
Critical: Final invoice must include equipment make, model number, and serial numbers.
Post-installation application + cheque
60 days after approval
After installation, your contractor submits the post-installation application with all required documentation. Once approved, your cheque arrives by mail within 60 days.
Critical: Request confirmation of post-installation submission from your contractor.
Two ways to find your contractor
The official list, or one screened introduction
A · The official list
Submit the eligibility form on the program's own site and it emails you the list of participating contractors for your area — companies the program has enrolled and qualified for the rebate stream. You choose and contact them yourself. Always a valid route, and free.
Go to the official program siteB · One screened introduction (free)
We check whether one of our screened partners actually covers your postal code and your kind of project. If we do, we introduce you to that one company with your project details already filled in. If we don't, we say so and point you back to route A — the check itself asks only for a postal code.
Check installer availabilityNever a call list — your details go to one contractor only. If we introduce you, ClaimRebate may receive a referral fee; it never changes your quote or any rebate amount. How we screen contractors
Who does what
You (homeowner)
- ✓ Confirm eligibility
- ✓ Choose a participating contractor
- ✓ Sign contract
- ✓ Wait for pre-approval
- ✓ Keep all documents organized
- ✓ Receive cheque
Contractor
- ✓ Provide quote with exact equipment
- ✓ Submit pre-installation application
- ✓ Install heat pump
- ✓ Provide invoice with model + serial #
- ✓ Submit post-installation application
Documents you'll need
- ✓Proof of home ownership (property tax bill or deed)
- ✓Utility bill showing primary heating source
- ✓Heat pump equipment spec sheet (from contractor)
- ✓Pre-approval letter from HRS
- ✓Final invoice with make, model, and serial numbers
- ✓Installation photos (before, during, after)
- ✓Proof of payment (receipt, e-transfer, or credit card record)
- ✓Post-installation application confirmation
Find your rebate
Know your rebate first
Before you start the application process, see how much you qualify for.
Calculate my rebate →Independent homeowner tool. Not affiliated with the Government of Ontario.
Frequently asked questions
Who submits the heat pump rebate application — the homeowner or the contractor?
The participating HVAC contractor submits both the pre-installation and post-installation applications on your behalf. Homeowners cannot apply directly.
How long does the heat pump rebate application take?
The complete process from first contractor call to rebate cheque typically takes 3-6 months. Installation itself is 1-2 days. The rest is pre-approval queue and post-installation processing.
What documents do I need to apply for the Ontario heat pump rebate?
Proof of home ownership, your utility bill (to confirm heating source), the heat pump model spec sheet, final invoice with model and serial numbers, installation photos, and proof of payment.