Programme tracker
National Heat Pump Rebate: what we know
Short answer: Announced 8 Oct 2026. $2,000 for eligible homeowners, or up to $10,000 below the median income, for eligible cold-climate air-source heat pumps. The online portal is expected in early 2027, and installs from 1 Nov 2026 count. Full rules are due 1 Nov 2026.
| Topic | Status | Detail and source |
|---|---|---|
| Budget and reach | Confirmed | $2 billion to support up to 820,000 households installing a cold-climate heat pump. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| Rebate amounts | Confirmed | $2,000 above the median income; up to $10,000 at or below it. Actual amounts depend on household income and the cost of the equipment installed. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| Income thresholds | Confirmed | Published table by province/territory and household size (1 to 5+ persons), in 2025 dollars. See our income checker. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| How income is calculated | Confirmed | 2025 tax return: line 23600 minus line 43500, plus the same for a spouse or common-law partner. Verified with the CRA using your SIN when you apply for the higher amount. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| Retroactivity | Confirmed | Eligible installs from 1 Nov 2026 can apply once the programme opens. No payments until the programme launches and applications are approved. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| Programme dates | Confirmed | Expected to launch early 2027 and close March 2034. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| Eligible equipment | Confirmed | Heat pump must be on the eligible product list, identified by AHRI number(s), and sized to heat the whole home (contractor should confirm sizing). Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| Eligible product list | Confirmed | NRCan's searchable product list has a 'National Heat Pump Rebate' page. Check your AHRI number there. NRCan searchable product list: National Heat Pump Rebate |
| Contractor requirement | Confirmed | Must be purchased from and installed by an HVAC contractor. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| Who can apply | Confirmed | Canadian residents who own the home. It need not be your primary residence (rentals OK). Indigenous community homes owned by the local Indigenous government qualify. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| One rebate per household | Confirmed | Only one rebate per household, even if you own more than one property. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| No prior federal heat pump funding | Confirmed | Not eligible if federal funding has already been provided for a heat pump at that address. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| Receipts | Confirmed | Submit within 6 months. Must show applicant name and address, installer company, make, model and AHRI number, number of heat pumps, and total project cost. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| Emergency or planned installs | Confirmed | Both accepted. You do not need to remove your existing system or prove it broke down. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| Current heating fuels | Confirmed | Electricity (furnace or baseboard), natural gas, oil, propane, diesel, coal and/or wood. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| No energy audits | Confirmed | No audit before or after installation. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| Stacking with provincial programmes | Confirmed | Announced as combinable with existing provincial programmes (not restated on the 1 Nov page). Prime Minister's news release, 8 Oct 2026 |
| Portal opening date | Expected | Early 2027. No exact date yet. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| Rented or leased heat pumps | Expected | May be eligible once the programme launches; details to come. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| How 'up to $10,000' is calculated from cost | Unknown | The page says amounts depend on income and equipment cost, but no formula is published. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| Direct payment to installers | Unknown | Not addressed in the published rules. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
| Final parameters | Expected | The government says parameters remain subject to change; eligibility is assessed on the rules in effect on your install date. Canada.ca: National Heat Pump Rebate (rules published 1 Nov 2026) |
Change log
- 2026-11-01 · Official rules published on Canada.ca: income thresholds, receipt requirements, contractor and AHRI requirements, one rebate per household (not per person), programme closes March 2034. NRCan eligible product list page found.
- 2026-10-25 · Tracker created from the 8 Oct 2026 announcement.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the National Heat Pump Rebate?
$2,000, or up to $10,000 for households at or below the median after-tax income for their province and household size. Actual amounts depend on income and equipment cost.
When does the National Heat Pump Rebate open?
The online portal is expected in early 2027 and the programme is expected to close in March 2034. Eligible installations from 1 November 2026 can be claimed retroactively, according to Canada.ca.
Is it one rebate per person or per household?
One per household, even if you own more than one property.
Is LoonHVAC the government?
No. LoonHVAC is an independent private company. Apply for the rebate only through the official government portal.
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