Guide · Updated August 2026
Federal OHPA Intake Has Closed — but Ontario Oil Homes Still Have a Path
The federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program stopped accepting direct applications on July 31, 2026 — but Ontario's income-qualified delivery through Save on Energy is still open. Here is exactly where every oil-heated home stands now.
Federal direct intake: closed to new applications
July 31, 2026 — last day to apply on the NRCan portal (passed)
January 31, 2027 — document upload deadline for approved applicants
March 31, 2027 — program closes completely
Source: Natural Resources Canada, verified July 29, 2026.
✓ Still open: Ontario's income-qualified pathway
Federal OHPA intake ended July 31, 2026. Ontario homeowners may still apply through the Save on Energy Energy Affordability Program, subject to income, heating-system and funding eligibility. Income-qualified oil-heated homes can receive a cold climate air source heat pump at no cost, plus insulation, draft proofing and a smart thermostat.
- •Income-tested — based on household income and household size, or receipt of a qualifying benefit (verified by the program, not by us)
- •Oil-heated homes: only above-ground oil tanks currently qualify — and the application comes from the resident/homeowner, not a contractor
- •Save on Energy describes the oil offer as available "for a limited time" — no closing date is published and intake can end when funding runs out
Source: saveonenergy.ca (IESO), verified August 4, 2026. NRCan directs Ontario residents to the provincial program.
Not income-qualified? Oil homes STILL get up to
$7,500
Ontario's top HRS rate — $1,250/ton (air-source) · geothermal up to $12,000 · until Nov 30, 2026
If you applied before July 31, 2026
Your grant is unaffected by the closure. The deadline applied to new applications only. What matters now:
Complete your installation with a heat pump from the NRCan eligible-products list
Keep every invoice and receipt (heat pump, electrical work, oil tank removal)
Upload all required documents before January 31, 2027
Your HRS application (if stacked) continues separately through your contractor
If you missed the federal deadline
Two paths remain — which one is yours depends on household income:
Path 1 · Income-qualified households
Apply through Save on Energy's Energy Affordability Program — Ontario's delivery of OHPA funding. Eligible oil-heated homes (above-ground tank) receive a cold climate air source heat pump at no cost, plus insulation, draft proofing and a smart thermostat — no rebate paperwork, no upfront cost. No closing date is published, but Save on Energy calls it a limited-time offer — apply sooner rather than later.
Path 2 · Everyone else (HRS rebate)
Looking further ahead: the federal Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (no-cost, direct-install retrofits) has launched in Manitoba with four more provinces announced — but not Ontario yet. And oil prices being what they are, the switch usually pays for itself even at the HRS-only rebate level — typical households save about $1,337 per year in heating costs. See the full conversion cost breakdown — including the tank removal every other guide skips.
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What is OHPA?
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (OHPA) is a federal initiative from Natural Resources Canada. It provided direct financial support to homeowners who switch from oil heating to a cold climate heat pump. Unlike the provincial HRS program which offers per-ton rebates, OHPA provided a lump sum of up to $10,000 through the standard stream. The federal direct intake closed July 31, 2026 and winds down completely on March 31, 2027 — but Ontario's income-qualified co-delivery through Save on Energy continues separately (see above).
How stacking worked
OHPA and HRS are separate programs run by different levels of government. They explicitly stack — for everyone who applied in time:
For a typical heat pump installation costing $12,000–$16,000, this meant the upgrade is largely — sometimes fully — covered.
Frequently asked questions
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I applied before the deadline — what happens now?▼
I missed the federal deadline — what can I still get?▼
Will there be a replacement program for oil-heated homes?▼
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All rebate amounts on this page come from ClaimRebate's program registry, last verified August 16, 2026 against natural-resources.canada.ca. Rebate programs can be modified or discontinued at any time without notice — always confirm current amounts and eligibility with the official program before making financial decisions. This is an independent homeowner resource, not affiliated with any government or program administrator.