BC heat pump rebates in 2026
Which rebates apply to electric heating, income-qualified homes and new dual-fuel systems? An independent guide with direct program links and important October deadlines.
Verified October 26, 2026. Published program information can change without warning. The figures below are maximum eligible rebates, not guaranteed discounts, and not the cost of installing a heat pump. Always confirm on official sites before you sign, pay or remove old equipment.
A heat pump is a big decision, and a big bill. Most homeowners worry about the same things: paying for the wrong system, missing a deadline, and being promised money that never arrives. So read this page the other way round: the figures below are maximum eligible rebates, not guaranteed discounts and not the cost of a heat pump. Always confirm on the official program site before you sign, pay, or remove old equipment.
Time-sensitive, checked October 26, 2026: the BC Hydro bonus of up to $1,000 extra is only for work completed, invoiced and paid between August 1 and October 31, 2026, with the bonus application by November 30, 2026, while funding lasts. Funding is limited and not guaranteed, and we could not verify that bonus funding is still available. After October 31, do not treat the bonus as open — the installation window will have closed, even though bonus applications for work already done in that window run to November 30.
Which path is yours? Homes heated mainly by electricity (baseboards or an electric furnace) should look at the BC Hydro convert-from-electric path. Homes heated mainly by gas should look at the FortisBC dual-fuel path instead — a heat pump combined with a new high-efficiency gas furnace, for installations on or after October 15, 2026. These are separate paths, not amounts to add together. A gas-heated home does not qualify for the BC Hydro convert-from-electric bonus, and the BC Hydro and FortisBC electric heat-pump amounts are the same Home Renovation program partnership, not two rebates to stack.
New federal National Heat Pump Rebate — announced October 8, 2026
The Government of Canada announced a new heat-pump rebate of up to $10,000 CAD for eligible below-median-income households and $2,000 CAD for other eligible households. The announcement states that these rebates can be combined with eligible provincial programs, subject to the program rules.
Important: An announcement is not an approved rebate application. As of October 26, 2026, do not treat this as an open application portal or promise that your installation qualifies. Check official program launch, eligibility, sequencing and stacking rules before signing a contract.
Read the Government of Canada announcement (October 8, 2026) ↗
Quick comparison: which program might apply?
| Situation | Current published maximum |
|---|---|
| Replacing eligible all-electric primary heating through BC Hydro's Home Renovation Rebate Program | Up to $4,000 (whole-home); $1,500 for eligible partial-home heating |
| Qualifying BC Hydro air-source heat pump promotional bonus, installation and payment by Oct 31, 2026 | Up to $1,000 extra, while funds last |
| Income-qualified eligible ground-oriented home under Better Homes Energy Savings Program | Up to $13,000, subject to home, income, upgrade and program limits |
| FortisBC eligible new dual-fuel heat pump + gas furnace, non-income-qualified | Up to $4,000 |
| FortisBC eligible new dual-fuel system, income-qualified | Up to $8,000 |
Primary sources: BC Hydro, Better Homes Energy Savings Program, FortisBC standard dual-fuel and FortisBC income-qualified dual-fuel. These are separate programs and must not be assumed stackable.
1. BC Hydro: converting from electric heating
For eligible homes replacing primary electric baseboards or an electric furnace with a qualifying heat pump, BC Hydro publishes $4,000 for eligible whole-home heating and $1,500 for eligible partial-home heating. It excludes replacing an existing heat pump and has specific equipment, sizing and installer requirements.
As of today BC Hydro also advertises a promotional bonus of up to $1,000. For that offer, an eligible installation must be completed, invoiced and paid for between August 1 and October 31, 2026, with the full application by November 30, 2026. Availability is limited; missing the cutoff or exhausting the funding can mean no bonus. Read BC Hydro conditions
2. Better Homes: income-qualified households
BC's Energy Savings Program lists heat-pump rebates reaching up to $13,000 for eligible ground-oriented homes and qualifying upgrades. Actual maximums differ by household income tier, dwelling, current heating type and selected equipment. The official eligibility requirements changed for invoices dated on or after July 6, 2026.
The program generally requires homeowners to pre-register, obtain an eligibility code, and work with an Energy Savings Program registered contractor. Don't install first and assume the program can reimburse you afterwards. It also has separate rules for condo and apartment units. Review the current program and pre-registration flow
3. FortisBC: newly available dual-fuel incentives
FortisBC has a $4,000 incentive for qualifying dual-fuel systems and a separate up to $8,000 income-qualified option. These pair an electric heat pump with a compatible high-efficiency gas furnace and generally require replacement of an existing primary gas furnace at least 15 years old.
FortisBC states that eligible installations must be completed on or after October 15, 2026, with qualifying equipment and an appropriately licensed Home Performance Contractor Network member. The income-qualified offer includes additional household income, assessed property value and dwelling requirements and bars stacking with other specified funded programs. Standard dual-fuel offer · Income-qualified offer.
Four steps before you spend
- Identify your primary heating fuel: electricity, natural gas, propane or another source. Start from the correct program.
- Confirm your home and income eligibility: property type, utility account, any assessed-value cap and program area requirements matter.
- Check the contractor and product: make sure the specific technician/contractor network status and exact equipment combination qualify.
- Document deadlines and paperwork: pre-registration, commissioning sheets, invoices, heat-load calculations and application deadlines can differ.
Some municipalities and targeted communities offer additional incentives, but coverage is not universal. Check the program's own location eligibility rather than assuming every Langley, Surrey or Abbotsford address qualifies for a top-up.
Common questions
Can I automatically combine every listed rebate?
No. Eligibility, program overlap restrictions, caps and deadlines differ. In particular, FortisBC’s dual-fuel program has explicit non-stacking restrictions. Ask the program administrator before ordering equipment.
Is the BC Hydro October 2026 bonus still running?
As of October 26, 2026, BC Hydro advertises a limited bonus for qualifying installations completed and paid for by October 31, 2026, with application due by November 30, 2026. Funding is first-come, first-served and can end earlier.
Do I need to hire a special contractor?
Often yes. BC Hydro and Better Homes programs have Home Performance Contractor Network or registered-contractor requirements. Confirm the specific program’s rules before installation.
Will Valley Home Fix apply for a rebate for me?
No. We are not a program administrator, installer or eligibility assessor. Use the linked official program websites and a qualified contractor to confirm requirements.
Sources and verification
Published prices belong to the cited companies, not Valley Home Fix. They may change, and individual quotations may differ. We last checked these sources on October 26, 2026.
Exploring heat-pump options?
Check rebate eligibility with the program administrator first. If you want an independent contractor introduction, you can submit a non-urgent enquiry with your consent.