Heat pump rebates without an energy assessment in B.C. (2026)
Last verified October 19, 2026 against official program pages. How we check
As of October 19, 2026, 10 open heat pump programs in B.C. don’t need an EnerGuide energy assessment: CleanBC Energy Savings Program (ground-oriented homes), Home Renovation Rebate Program and FortisBC Heat Pump Rebate for Income-Qualified Customers. The largest typical amount is $4,000 from Home Renovation Rebate Program.
National Heat Pump Rebate is announced but not open yet. Skipping the assessment saves its fee and a few weeks, but other rules still apply, such as a listed contractor or an approved model.
The full list is on heat pump rebates in B.C., and every upgrade on British Columbia home energy rebates. Start with Home Renovation Rebate Program. If you do want one, read what an EnerGuide evaluation costs. See the price after rebates on heat pump cost in British Columbia.
Your rebate stack
British Columbia · Heat pumps
2 programs
Could add up to
if you qualify for each program
$5,000
+ $2,000 when the National Heat Pump Rebate opens
Verified against official sources ·
How it adds up
- National Heat Pump Rebate+ $2,000
Cold-climate air-source heat pump (other eligible homeowners) · Rebate · Not open yet · not in the total
Instant discount
- Home Renovation Rebate Programup to $4,000
Heat pump, whole-home heating (replacing electric heat) · Rebate
Whole-home heat pump (Home Renovation Rebate Program) · Rebate · Closing soon
Rebate · Regional District of Central Kootenay, Nelson, Castlegar, Creston, Kaslo, Nakusp, New Denver, Salmo, Silverton, Slocan only
Free upgrade · Victoria, Saanich only
Plus 4 loan programs, up to $6,500 · not counted
Program maximums for an air-source heat pump. Ground-source systems can get more. Your amount depends on your home and the equipment. City-only programs aren’t counted in the total.
4 income-qualified programs hidden.
Heat pump programs in B.C. with no assessment
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincialBritish Columbia
CleanBC Energy Savings Program (ground-oriented homes)
Income-tested rebates, paid directly to registered contractors, that cover up to the full cost of a heat pump or heat pump water heater for lower- and middle-income B.C. households.
$16,500
max rebate, income-qualified
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtilityBritish Columbia
Home Renovation Rebate Program
Rebates for B.C. households of any income for heat pumps in electrically heated homes, insulation, windows and doors, and heat pump water heaters, plus larger heat pump rebates for northern homes leaving oil, gas or propane.
$12,500
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtilityBritish Columbia
FortisBC Heat Pump Rebate for Income-Qualified Customers
Heat pump rebates of up to $12,000 for income-qualified FortisBC electricity customers replacing electric heat.
$12,000
max rebate, income-qualified
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026UpcomingFederalCanada-wide
National Heat Pump Rebate
A new federal rebate announced on October 8, 2026 that will pay $2,000 toward an eligible cold-climate air-source heat pump, or up to $10,000 for households below the median income. Applications are not open yet.
$2,000
max rebate
Up to $10,000 if income-qualified
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincialBritish Columbia
CleanBC Energy Savings Program Condo and Apartment Rebate
Income-tested rebates of up to $5,000 for an in-suite heat pump and up to $3,500 for a heat pump water heater in electrically heated condos and apartments.
$8,500
max rebate, income-qualified
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtilityBritish Columbia
FortisBC Heat Pump Loan
Low-interest financing of up to $6,500 at 1.9% over ten years for FortisBC electricity customers replacing electric heat with an air source heat pump.
$6,500
max loan
Loan - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenUtilityBritish Columbia
BC Hydro Condo and Apartment Rebate Program
Rebates of up to $2,250 for an in-suite heat pump and $1,000 for a heat pump water heater in electrically heated condos, apartments and stacked townhomes, with no income test.
$3,250
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 19, 2026Closing soonUtilityBritish Columbia
BC Hydro Air Source Heat Pump Bonus Rebate (Fall 2026)
A limited-time extra $500 to $1,000 for BC Hydro customers who replace electric heat with an eligible air source heat pump installed, invoiced and paid between August 1 and October 31, 2026.
$1,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincialBritish Columbia
PST Exemption on Heat Pumps
Heat pumps bought in B.C. are exempt from the 7% provincial sales tax, while fossil-fuel heating equipment is taxed at 12%.
Varies
Instant discount - Last verified October 17, 2026OpenUtilityVancouver, Victoria, Surrey, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, Port Coquitlam, Vernon, West Kelowna, White Rock, Sun Peaks, Mission, Agassiz
BC Hydro Community-Based Offers
BC Hydro customers in select postal codes, including parts of Vancouver west of Cambie, select Victoria neighbourhoods and Surrey's Campbell Heights, get extra rebates on heat pumps, EV chargers and some appliances. The heat pump top-up is $4,000 for whole-home heating.
$4,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 17, 2026OpenMunicipalVictoria, Saanich
Strata Energy Advisor (Victoria and Saanich)
Condo stratas in Victoria and Saanich that use natural gas can get a free energy advisor and a decarbonization plan for the building.
Free
Free upgrade
Key facts
- Programs with no assessment
- 11 current (10 open): CleanBC Energy Savings Program (ground-oriented homes), Home Renovation Rebate Program, FortisBC Heat Pump Rebate for Income-Qualified Customers, National Heat Pump Rebate, CleanBC Energy Savings Program Condo and Apartment Rebate and FortisBC Heat Pump Loan.
- HRR
- About $4,000 typical for heat pump, whole-home heating.
- Heat pump bonus
- About $1,000 typical for whole-home heat pump.
- Announced, not open
- National Heat Pump Rebate: $2,000 more if it opens before you install. Not counted above.
- Last verified
- October 19, 2026. Program administrators decide eligibility.
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