BC Heat Pump Rebates by Income Level (2026)
Short answer: Your income level decides your CleanBC amount. Switching from gas, oil or propane to a central heat pump: $13,000 at Level 1, $7,000 at Level 2, $3,500 at Level 3. Above Level 3, there's no CleanBC rebate. Separately, BC Hydro pays up to $4,000 at any income if the heat pump replaces electric heat.
Step 1: find your level
| People in home | Level 1 up to | Level 2 up to | Level 3 up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $51,100 | $63,900 | $102,100 |
| 2 | $63,600 | $79,500 | $127,200 |
| 3 | $78,200 | $97,700 | $156,300 |
| 4 | $94,900 | $118,600 | $189,800 |
| 5 | $107,600 | $134,500 | $215,200 |
| 6 | $121,400 | $151,700 | $242,700 |
| 7+ | $135,100 | $168,900 | $270,200 |
Canada’s new heat pump rebate is worth up to $10,000. Get an email the day it opens
Applications are not open yet. Ottawa says they open in early 2027, and that you can add this rebate on top of provincial ones.
- Up to $10,000
- if your household earns below the median income
- $2,000
- for other homeowners who qualify
Stack it with the British Columbia rebate open today
Ottawa says you can combine them. Each program has its own rules. Amounts are the most you can get.
Applications open early 2027
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- Launch-day email, with what to do first
- Who qualifies for the $10,000, once Ottawa says
- A short hello now, so you know it worked
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Step 2: find your amount
| Heat pump type (switching from gas, oil or propane) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central ducted, or multi-split with 3+ heads | $13,000 | $7,000 | $3,500 |
| 2-head multi-split, or two single-head mini-splits | $11,000 | $5,500 | $1,000 |
| Single-head mini-split | $5,500 | $4,500 | $1,000 |
| Switching from electric heat (any type) | $5,000 | Not eligible | Not eligible |
A worked example
A family of four with gas heat and a combined income of $100,000 is Level 2 (between $94,900 and $118,600). A central ducted heat pump gets up to $7,000. If their income were $90,000, they'd be Level 1 and get up to $13,000. If it were $200,000, they'd be above Level 3 and get no CleanBC rebate.
If your home is on FortisBC electricity
In Kelowna, Penticton and other FortisBC electric areas, FortisBC pays up to $4,000 for replacing electric heat at any income, or up to $12,000 (central ducted) if you're under the Level 1 limits.
Other rules to know
- Home value limits apply to the CleanBC program; check the current BC Assessment cap in the program rules.
- Use a CleanBC Energy Savings Program registered contractor.
- Pre-register before work starts.
What to do next
- Check who your electric utility is.
- Check whether your income qualifies for CleanBC.
- Get quotes from qualified contractors and apply on time.
Questions people ask
What are the CleanBC income levels for a family of four?
Level 1 up to $94,900, Level 2 up to $118,600, Level 3 up to $189,800 in combined pre-tax adult income.
Does Level 3 get more than Level 2?
No. Level 3 gets the least: up to $3,500 for a central system from fossil fuel, versus $7,000 at Level 2 and $13,000 at Level 1.
Can I get BC Hydro's rebate if I earn too much for CleanBC?
Yes, if the heat pump replaces electric heat. BC Hydro's up-to-$4,000 rebate has no income test.
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See your city's rebates →Sources, checked September 26, 2026: CleanBC Energy Savings Program rules (July 6, 2026) · BC Hydro heat pump rebates · FortisBC income-qualified heat pump rebate.
