Rebates and Programs
Ontario Home Renovation Savings 2026: Rebates and Deadlines
Choose the correct rebate route before work starts. The assessment stream has firm late-2026 dates, while heat pumps and several other upgrades follow separate no-assessment application rules.
Quick answer
Ontario's Home Renovation Savings program is active. The official portal currently splits upgrades into two paths: an assessment route for at least two qualifying envelope or water-heater upgrades, and no-assessment routes for heat pumps, solar and storage, standalone attic insulation, smart thermostats, and appliances.[1]
If you want the assessment route, act on its real deadline: the post-retrofit assessment must be scheduled and entered in the program system by November 30, 2026, then completed within 180 days of the pre-assessment or by December 31, 2026, whichever comes first.[3]
Current HRS rebates by application route
These are program-published maxima checked July 25, 2026, not a promise that one house will receive every amount. Eligibility, existing conditions, project cost, product choice, heating fuel, and approval determine the actual rebate.
| Route | Current offers | Start here |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment required | For qualifying non-gas-heated homes, insulation up to $7,700. The combined assessment-stream ceiling is $5,000 for gas-heated homes and $10,000 for qualifying non-gas-heated homes. Windows and doors pay $100 per rough opening; heat pump water heaters $500; air sealing up to $250; first successful assessment completion $600. | Do not start work. First book an approved service organization, then complete at least two qualifying upgrades and use the same organization for both assessments. |
| No assessment: contractor route | Heat pumps up to $12,000 only for owned ground-source systems in qualifying non-gas-heated homes; gas-heated homes top out at $3,000 for ground source or $2,000 for cold-climate air source. Solar plus storage up to $10,000; standalone attic insulation up to $1,250. | Use the program's route-specific contractor and approval process before installation. |
| No assessment: product route | Smart thermostat $100; appliances up to $200 | Check the eligible product and purchase rules before buying. |
The official portal separates these streams and changes displayed offers when promotions or program rules change. Use the live program page as the final check immediately before committing money.[1]
The assessment route: two upgrades and two assessments
Heat pump water heaters, windows and doors, insulation in the assessment stream, and air sealing require a pre-retrofit assessment before work. You must complete at least two qualifying upgrades. The same approved service organization should perform the initial and follow-up assessments, and the $600 reimbursement is paid after successful completion.[2]
This stream has a combined rebate ceiling of up to $5,000 for a home primarily heated by Enbridge-supplied natural gas and up to $10,000 for a qualifying home primarily heated by electricity, oil, propane, or wood. Those are assessment-stream ceilings. They are not a universal cap covering the separate heat-pump, solar, attic, thermostat, or appliance streams.[3]
- Choose an approved service organization and complete the pre-retrofit assessment before any qualifying work begins.
- Select at least two measures recommended through the assessment and verify each measure's minimum requirements.
- Keep invoices, product labels, and other required evidence.
- Complete the post-retrofit assessment within 180 days of the first assessment or by December 31, 2026, whichever comes first.
- Make sure the post-retrofit appointment is scheduled and entered in the program system no later than November 30, 2026.
Heat-pump rebates: fuel and equipment change the amount
The heat-pump stream does not require a home energy assessment, but it does require a participating HVAC contractor, qualifying equipment, sizing documentation, and written pre-installation approval.[4][5]
| Previous primary heat | Owned cold-climate air source | Owned ground source |
|---|---|---|
| Enbridge natural gas | $500 per ton, up to $2,000 | $3,000 flat |
| Electricity, oil, propane, or wood | $1,250 per ton, up to $7,500 | $2,000 per ton, up to $12,000 |
The program calculates air-source tonnage from rated heating capacity, not a contractor's nominal label. The installed model must be on the applicable active qualified-products list. Do not sign a quote based only on a brand or outdoor model number; ask for the complete qualifying equipment combination.[4][5]
Do not install a heat pump before written approval
- Choose a contractor from the participating HVAC contractor list.
- Have the contractor submit the pre-installation application, including the itemized work order, existing-equipment photos, participant agreement, and required sizing record.
- Wait until both homeowner and contractor receive written approval. Approval must come before installation.
- After installation, the contractor submits the final invoice, installed-equipment photos, and other required documents within 30 days.
- Treat the rebate as conditional until the post-installation application is approved in writing.
The heat-pump stream generally requires the applicant to own the home and pay for the work. Eligible homes include specified low-rise residential forms and must have been occupied for at least six months. Electricity customers must be connected to the IESO-controlled Ontario grid; Cornwall Electric is excluded unless the home qualifies through an active Enbridge natural-gas account.[5]
Can HRS be stacked with another program?
Do not use a headline total from two programs as your budget. The heat-pump rules say a measure is not eligible for HRS when it has already received, or is expected to receive, another Enbridge, IESO Save on Energy, or Government of Ontario incentive. Funding from other sources cannot exceed 100% of the eligible supply-and-install cost.[5]
For federal, municipal, or income-qualified programs, verify the current status and measure-level interaction on both official sites. Start with our Ontario home energy rebates status guide. It separates open application routes from closed or limited programs without assuming that two incentives can fund the same equipment.
A homeowner checklist before signing
- Identify the exact stream for every proposed upgrade.
- Save the current official amount and eligibility page with the date.
- Confirm whether an assessment, participating contractor, or eligible product list applies.
- Put the full indoor/outdoor equipment combination and rated capacity on a heat-pump quote.
- Do not start assessment-stream work before the pre-assessment.
- Do not start heat-pump work before written pre-installation approval.
- Keep the itemized quote, approvals, invoice, model labels, photos, and assessment reports.
- Ask each funding program in writing how other incentives affect the same measure.
What changed in this July 2026 audit
The earlier page treated April-era tables as one program-wide answer, called November 30 a universal end date, used unsupported payout timing, and promoted unverified stacking with closed or not-yet-open federal routes. This audit removed those claims. It now separates the assessment and no-assessment streams, states the assessment deadlines exactly, and uses only current public program documents.
A second GBQ page repeated the same application-walkthrough intent. That duplicate now redirects here. Detailed home-energy-assessment, cross-program status, and rebate-stacking questions remain on their narrower pages.
Related guides
- Ontario home energy rebates — current program-status router
- Home energy assessments in Ontario — what an EnerGuide evaluation includes
- Ontario HVAC rebate stacking — measure-level funding checks
- Geothermal heat-pump cost in Ontario — current installation planning and HRS ground-source rules
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario Home Renovation Savings still open in 2026?
Yes. The official portal was accepting homeowners and listing current rebates when checked July 25, 2026. The assessment stream has specific closing dates: schedule and enter the post-retrofit assessment by November 30, 2026, then complete it within 180 days of the pre-assessment or by December 31, 2026, whichever comes first. Other streams have their own terms, so do not treat those dates as one universal program deadline.
Do I need a home energy assessment for HRS?
It depends on the upgrade. Heat pump water heaters, windows and doors, most insulation, and air sealing use the assessment stream and require at least two qualifying upgrades, a pre-retrofit assessment before work, and a post-retrofit assessment. Heat pumps, solar and storage, the standalone attic stream, smart thermostats, and appliances use routes that do not require a home energy assessment.
How much is the Ontario heat-pump rebate?
For an owned home previously heated by electricity, oil, propane, or wood, the current heat-pump stream lists $1,250 per ton up to $7,500 for an eligible cold-climate air-source heat pump and $2,000 per ton up to $12,000 for an eligible ground-source system. For an Enbridge natural-gas-heated home, it lists $500 per ton up to $2,000 for cold-climate air source and a flat $3,000 for ground source.
Can I install a heat pump before HRS approval?
No. A participating HVAC contractor must submit the pre-installation application, and both the homeowner and contractor must receive written program approval before installation begins. The contractor must submit the post-installation application within 30 days after installation. Approval is not guaranteed until the post-installation application is approved.
Can I stack HRS with another rebate?
Do not assume that you can collect two provincial or utility rebates for the same measure. The heat-pump rules exclude a measure that already receives or is expected to receive another Enbridge, IESO Save on Energy, or Government of Ontario incentive. Funding from other sources cannot exceed the eligible supply-and-install cost. Check the rules for both programs before signing.
What is the HRS assessment rebate?
The assessment route reimburses $600 after the homeowner completes at least two recommended qualifying upgrades and the required assessments. The official requirements say the $600 assessment reimbursement is available only the first time a participant successfully completes that stream.
- Home Renovation Savings Current Rebate Routes and Amounts
- Home Renovation Savings Help and Support
- Home Renovation Savings Assessment Stream Additional Eligibility Requirements
- Home Renovation Savings Heat Pump Rebates and Eligibility
- Home Renovation Savings Heat Pump Program Stream Requirements
- Independent Electricity System Operator Home Renovation Savings Program Launch
- Government of Ontario How to Make Smart Energy Choices at Home