BC Heat Pump Rebate 2026: Up to $19,000

British Columbia has some of the best heat pump rebates in Canada in 2026 — up to $19,000 for income-qualified households and up to $8,000 for any income level through the BC Better Homes programs.

Quick answer: BC offers two heat pump rebate streams. The Home Renovation Rebate (HRR) is open to all BC homeowners — up to $8,000. The Energy Savings Program (ESP) offers up to $19,000 for income-qualified households.

BC Heat Pump Rebate Amounts 2026

Program	Who Qualifies	Max Heat Pump Rebate
Home Renovation Rebate (HRR)	Any BC homeowner	Up to $8,000
Energy Savings Program (ESP)	Income-qualified households	Up to $19,000
Northern Heat Pump Program	North of 51.628°N latitude	Up to $6,000

Within the HRR program, amounts vary by home heating type:

Current Heating	Heat Pump Rebate
Natural gas or propane	Up to $8,000
Electric (south of 100 Mile House)	Up to $5,500
Electric (north of 100 Mile House)	Up to $6,000

Home Renovation Rebate (HRR) — Any Income Level

The HRR program is BC's main rebate for homeowners at any income level. It's funded by BC Hydro and FortisBC. To qualify your home must have a residential electricity account with BC Hydro, FortisBC, or a municipal utility. You apply after all work is completed and final invoices are paid — no pre-registration needed.

Heat pumps, insulation, windows, heat pump water heaters, EV chargers all eligible
Must use a registered program contractor
Apply within 6 months of the invoice date
Processing takes up to 90 days

Energy Savings Program (ESP) — Income-Qualified Households

The ESP offers significantly higher rebates for households meeting income thresholds. The big difference: you must pre-register before starting any work and receive an eligibility code. Starting work before getting your code means losing the rebate.

Pre-register at betterhomesbc.ca and confirm income eligibility
Receive your eligibility code (valid 6 months)
Get quotes from a registered ESP contractor
Complete the installation
Contractor submits the rebate on your behalf

💡 Income qualification: As of April 2026, property value caps apply. For Level 1/2 income households, home must be assessed at under $1,200,000. For Level 3, under $1,820,000. Check betterhomesbc.ca for current income thresholds.

Can You Stack BC Rebates With Federal Programs?

Yes. If you currently heat with oil, the federal OHPA program can stack on top of BC rebates. BC also has no EVAP conflict — you can claim the federal EV rebate separately from BC home retrofit programs.

How to Apply

Visit BC Better Homes — Home Renovation Rebate
Answer 10 questions to find which rebates you qualify for
If income-qualified: pre-register for the ESP first before doing anything else
Find a registered contractor through the BC Better Homes contractor search
Complete the upgrade, collect your invoice
Submit your rebate application within 6 months of invoice date

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