Announced October 8, 2026, the federal National Heat Pump Rebate will pay up to $10,000 to households below median income and $2,000 to other eligible households for an electric cold-climate air-source heat pump. It can be combined with provincial programs. Applications are expected to open in early 2027.
The rebate is part of a $2 billion package to support up to one million home retrofits, with up to 820,000 households expected to receive heat pump rebates[1].
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Below-median income | Up to $10,000 |
| Other eligible households | $2,000 |
| Equipment | Electric cold-climate air-source heat pump on the federal eligible products list |
| Energy audit | Not required before or after installation |
| Stacking | Can be combined with provincial programs |
| Limit | One rebate per person |
| Launch | Early 2027; applications not open yet |
The government says applicants will get eligibility confirmation within 24 hours through an online portal, upload receipts after installation, and be paid by direct deposit within five days[2]. Officials said the program targets emergency replacements but will not require them, and they are exploring retroactive eligibility[3].
Retroactivity is not confirmed, so do not rely on it. If you need a heat pump this winter, use your provincial program now: Ontario, Nova Scotia or Alberta. We will update this page when applications open.
Details may change before launch. General information, not financial advice.
