OHPA Ontario: Federal Intake Closed July 31, 2026 — What Changed
Rates last verified: August 16, 2026 · against natural-resources.canada.ca. Programs can change or close at any time — confirm before signing a contract.
Quick answer
The federal direct intake closed July 31, 2026 (NRCan) — but Ontario's delivery through Save on Energy's Energy Affordability Program is still accepting income-qualified applications (no published closing date; above-ground oil tanks only). Already applied federally? Your grant proceeds: documents due January 31, 2027, program closes March 31, 2027. Not income-qualified? Oil homes still get Ontario's top HRS rate — up to $7,500 — while the reported funding window runs (Reported funding window — November 30, 2026).
What OHPA is
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program (OHPA) is a federal initiative from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). It was launched in 2022 and enhanced in October 2023 with higher grant amounts.
The goal: help low-to-median income households currently using oil heating switch to energy-efficient heat pumps. Oil heating is significantly more expensive than heat pump operation — typical households save about $1,337 per year after switching.
Rebate amounts (for applications submitted in time)
Federal OHPA grant
Up to $10,000
For heat pump purchase + installation + eligible costs
Provincial top-up
Up to $5,000 additional
Where provinces have co-delivery arrangement
OHPA grant (standard stream)
Up to $10,000
Federal
What changed in the program
October 2023
Grant amount enhanced
Maximum federal grant raised from $5,000 to $10,000. Ontario participates through a co-delivery arrangement; income-qualified households may access additional support.
2025
Canada Greener Homes Loan ended
Separate federal interest-free loan program closed to new applications. OHPA continued independently.
July 31, 2026
Federal direct intake closed
NRCan’s final application day for the federal direct intake. NRCan directs Ontario residents to the provincial delivery instead.
August 2026
Ontario co-delivery continues via Save on Energy
Ontario delivers OHPA funding through Save on Energy’s Energy Affordability Program, which still accepts income-qualified applications — no closing date is published (verified August 4, 2026). Save on Energy describes the oil offer as available for a limited time; intake can end when funding runs out.
January 31, 2027
Document upload deadline
Approved applicants must upload all required documents (invoices, proof of installation) by this date to receive their grant.
March 31, 2027
Program closes completely
OHPA winds down. No payments or document submissions are processed after this date.
Missed the federal deadline? Two paths remain
Path 1 · Income-qualified — still free
Apply through Save on Energy's Energy Affordability Program — Ontario's delivery of OHPA funding. Eligible oil-heated homes receive a cold climate air source heat pump at no cost, plus insulation, draft proofing and a smart thermostat.
Above-ground oil tanks only · income-tested by the program · no published closing date, but described as a limited-time offer — verified August 4, 2026.
Path 2 · Everyone else — HRS rebate
Oil homes receive the top non-gas HRS rate — 2.5x what gas-heated homes get. The federal CGHAP (no-cost retrofits) has not launched in Ontario yet — Manitoba is live and four more provinces were announced in June 2026, without Ontario.
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OHPA + HRS stacking (applications submitted in time)
Oil-heated Ontario homes had the largest total rebate opportunity because OHPA stacks with HRS. OHPA is a separate program and not subject to HRS's caps.
Example: Oil home, air-source heat pump, 4 tons
Final amount depends on system size, project cost, and income qualification. For some oil homes, out-of-pocket cost approached zero.
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Frequently asked questions
Is OHPA still open in Ontario?
The federal direct intake closed July 31, 2026 (NRCan) — but yes, Ontario's delivery is still open. Ontario co-delivers OHPA funding through Save on Energy's Energy Affordability Program, which continues to accept applications from income-qualified households with no published closing date (verified August 4, 2026). Eligible oil-heated homes with above-ground tanks can receive a no-cost cold climate heat pump.
I applied to OHPA before July 31, 2026 — what now?
Approved applications proceed normally. Complete the installation with an eligible heat pump, keep all receipts, and upload required documents by January 31, 2027. The program closes completely March 31, 2027.
What can oil-heated Ontario homes still claim?
Income-qualified households: a no-cost cold climate heat pump, insulation, draft proofing and a smart thermostat through Save on Energy's Energy Affordability Program (above-ground oil tanks only; limited-time offer). Everyone else: the Ontario HRS program remains open — its reported funding window runs to November 30, 2026, though the official pages publish no end date — and oil homes get the top non-gas rate, $1,250/ton up to $7,500 for air-source heat pumps, up to $12,000 for geothermal. CGHAP has not launched in Ontario.