Ottawa heat pump rebates

In Ottawa, the best-case combined heat pump rebate is up to $17,500: the Ontario maximum plus up to $10,000 from the federal National Heat Pump Rebate (below-median income; $2,000 otherwise, not open yet).

Programs available in Ottawa

ProgramAmount / termsStatus / notes
Ontario Home Renovation Savings$1,250/ton up to $7,500 (non-gas); $500/ton up to $2,000 (Enbridge gas)Rebate; pre-approval mandatory
Better Homes Ottawa LoanUp to $125,000 (or 10% of CVA); 20-yr fixed 4.33%; 4% admin chargeFinancing
Better Homes Ottawa Heat Pump Incentive$700/ton cold-climate ASHP (central or mini/multi-split); $1,000/ton ground-sourceApplied to reduce loan repayment; loan participants only
Federal NHPRUp to $10,000 / $2,000Not open yet

Ottawa adds a city incentive of $700/ton, but only for Better Homes Ottawa loan participants. It reduces the loan rather than paying cash.

Next steps

  1. Get 2–3 quotes for an eligible cold-climate model (request quotes).
  2. Get pre-approval where required before installing.
  3. Check your total in the calculator and costs in the cost calculator.

See also: Ontario rebates · Furnace died? · Heat pump costs · Ducted vs ductless

Sources: betterhomesottawa.ca · www.homerenovationsavings.ca · www.canada.ca

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FAQ

What heat pump rebates are available in Ottawa?

Provincial Ontario programs, any city programs listed on this page, and the upcoming federal National Heat Pump Rebate (up to $10,000 or $2,000).

What's the maximum combined heat pump rebate in Ottawa?

Best case up to $17,500, depending on income, heating fuel and system type.

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