Victoria heat pump rebates
In Victoria, the best-case combined heat pump rebate is up to $23,000: up to $13,000 from British Columbia programs plus up to $10,000 from the federal National Heat Pump Rebate (below-median income; $2,000 otherwise, not open yet).
Programs available in Victoria
| Program | Amount / terms | Status / notes |
|---|---|---|
| CleanBC Energy Savings Program (income-qualified) | Up to $13,000 / $7,000 / $3,500 by income level (oil, gas or propane homes) | Pre-register for eligibility code |
| BC Hydro heat pump rebate (electric-heated homes) | $4,000 whole-home; $1,500 partial | Promotional bonus up to $1,000 for installs paid Aug 1–Oct 31, 2026 |
| BC Hydro community-based top-up | $4,000 whole-home / $1,500 partial in eligible areas | Applied automatically by postal code |
| Federal National Heat Pump Rebate | Up to $10,000 (below provincial median income) / $2,000 (others) | Announced Oct 8, 2026; not open yet |
Heating in Victoria: what matters
Victoria has one of Canada's mildest climates, so heat pumps run very efficiently there and a cold-climate model is rarely stretched. Many older Victoria homes still use oil or electric baseboard heat. Oil and gas homes go through the income-qualified CleanBC program, while baseboard homes use the BC Hydro rebate. The City of Victoria points residents to CleanBC and BC Hydro; we found no City top-up for single-family heat pumps.
Next steps
- Get 2–3 quotes for an eligible cold-climate model (request quotes).
- Get pre-approval where required before installing.
- Check your total in the calculator and costs in the cost calculator.
See also: British Columbia rebates · All cities · Furnace died? · Heat pump costs · Heat pumps at -30°C
Sources: betterhomesbc.ca · www.bchydro.com · www.bchydro.com · www.victoria.ca · www.canada.ca
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FAQ
What is the maximum heat pump rebate in Victoria?
In Victoria, the best-case combined heat pump rebate is up to $23,000: up to $13,000 from British Columbia programs plus up to $10,000 from the federal National Heat Pump Rebate (below-median income; $2,000 otherwise, not open yet).
Does the City of Victoria give a heat pump rebate?
The City's rebates page directs homeowners to CleanBC Better Homes and BC Hydro. We found no City top-up for single-family homes.
Is a heat pump worth it in Victoria's mild climate?
Mild winters are where air-source heat pumps are most efficient, and they also provide summer cooling.
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