PST Exemption on Heat Pumps
Run by Province of B.C. (Ministry of Finance)
PST Exemption on Heat Pumps gives homeowners, landlords and renters an instant discount on heat pumps in British Columbia.
Up to
7% PST not charged
Verified
You apply on www2.gov.bc.ca
At a glance
| Maximum amount | 7% PST not charged |
|---|---|
| Funding type | Instant discount |
| Status | Open |
| Who can apply | Homeowners, Landlords, Renters, Businesses |
| Energy assessment required | No |
| Income-tested | No |
| Deadline | No end date published |
| Where | British Columbia |
| Level | Provincial |
| Run by | Province of B.C. (Ministry of Finance) |
| Official page | www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/tax-updates/budget-changes/2022-budget-tax-changes |
| Last verified | |
| Verified by | Rebate Researcher, RebateHub |
| Confidence | HighEvery figure matches the official program pages. |
PST Exemption on Heat Pumps. RebateHub.ca, https://rebatehub.ca/rebates/bc-pst-exemption-heat-pumps#key-facts. Last verified October 12, 2026. Official source: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/tax-updates/budget-changes/2022-budget-tax-changes
What you can get
| Upgrade | What you get | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| Heat pump equipmentPST exempt (7%)Applied at purchase by the seller or contractor. | PST exempt (7%) | Varies |
How it works
Since April 1, 2022, heat pumps have been exempt from B.C.'s provincial sales tax. At the same time, the province raised PST on fossil-fuel combustion systems that heat or cool buildings or water from 7% to 12%.
The saving is applied at the time of purchase; there is nothing to apply for. Budget 2026 removed several other PST exemptions on October 1, 2026, but heat pumps were not among them.
Who qualifies
- Purchase of qualifying heat pump equipment in B.C.
How to apply
Step 1: No application; check that PST is not charged on your heat pump invoice
Get quotes from British Columbia installers
Free, no obligation. We pass your request to up to 3 independent installers who serve your area and, where a program requires it, are registered with it.
- 1. Your project
- 2. Your contact details
- Installers checked against your program’s contractor list, where it has one
- Installers pay us, never you
- Sent to up to 3 installers who serve your area. We don't sell or rent lists.
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The program says these can be combined with it for the same home. Check each one’s rules for the same upgrade before you count on both.
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