What is open for Whitehorse homes in 2026
We read the Government of Yukon pages on October 21, 2026. Each card shows the date and links to the source.
Heat pump (lower income)
After-tax income under $53,820 for 1 resident, $163,300 for 4. Approval before installing.
Heat pump
Cold climate air source or ENERGY STAR ground source. Home 6 months or older.
Insulation and air sealing
Energy assessment first. Air sealing $5,000. Home 5 years or older.
Windows
Complete ENERGY STAR windows in a building 5 years or older.
Non-electric heating
Dependable Grid. Existing homes with electric heat.
Wood heat
EPA-listed stove, boiler, insert, furnace or pellet stove.
Canada’s new heat pump rebate is worth up to $10,000. Get an email the day it opens
Planning a heat pump in Whitehorse? Ottawa says you can add this on top of provincial rebates.
- Up to $10,000
- if your household earns below the median income
- $2,000
- for other homeowners who qualify
Stack it with the Yukon 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
Join the launch alert
- 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
Know someone with old heating? Send them this.
Only emails about this rebate. No spam, no sales calls. Unsubscribe anytime.
How Ottawa says it will work (plans, not final rules)
- Apply online when your heating breaks or gets old
- Approved in 24 hours no home energy audit needed
- Payment approved in 5 days sent by direct deposit after you upload receipts
Read everything we know so far Official page: canada.ca
What Whitehorse homes look like
The 2021 Census counted 11,435 households in Whitehorse.
- Owners. 68% own and 32% rent.
- Houses and mobile homes. 5,535 households (48%) live in single-detached houses and 1,130 (10%) in movable dwellings.
- Age. 4,370 homes (38%) were built before 1981, and 1,060 (9%) needed major repairs.
The median household total income was $112,000 in 2020, before tax, and about 17% of households earned under $50,000. The program's own test uses after-tax income for every adult, so use these numbers only as a guide.
Where to go in Whitehorse
The Energy Branch is on the 2nd floor of 4114 4th Avenue, in the RBC Building, open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. You can also email energy@yukon.ca or phone 867-393-7063, toll-free in the Yukon 1-800-661-0408, and ask to be transferred. They can talk through a heating change before you commit, which matters because a new system may mean an electrical panel upgrade, a new pole or transformer, an oil tank or propane tank rental, or cutting and storing firewood.
The income-based heat pump program
The Affordable Heat Pump Program covers 100% of a project up to $24,000, including the heat pump, electrical upgrades, integration with your current heating and required controls. You must own the home, live in it, and the home must be at least 6 months old. Get approval before you install. After-tax household income must be under $53,820 for one resident, $110,400 for two, $139,150 for three, $163,300 for four and $184,000 for five or more. The income is line 23600 minus line 43500 on the Notice of Assessment of every adult. You must keep your existing heat as a backup, and electric-heated homes must enrol in Yukon Energy's Peak Smart Home program. Households that heat with oil receive an upfront $250 from Natural Resources Canada.
If you are over the income line
You can still claim 50% of project costs up to $10,500 for an air-source heat pump on NRCan's cold climate list for Manitoba and Yukon, or an ENERGY STAR ground-source heat pump. If your home has electric heat, the Dependable Grid dual fuel rebate pays 50% up to $15,000 for a heat pump plus a non-electric backup that keeps running in a power outage. ENERGY STAR windows pay $120 each up to $1,800. Insulation pays up to $12,000 for above-ground walls and $2,500 for an attic, after an energy assessment. We could not tell from Yukon's pages whether mobile homes qualify for each program, so ask the Energy Branch before you plan around it.
The federal rebate
Ottawa's National Heat Pump Rebate is expected in early 2027. Yukon's program asks you to disclose NRCan Oil to Heat Pump Affordability funding, and says you cannot use the income-based program if you received it. How the new federal rebate will combine with Yukon's is not published. See our National Heat Pump Rebate guide.
Every rebate guide for Whitehorse
Where to start in Whitehorse
- Check your after-tax household income against the Affordable Heat Pump Program limits.
- Call or visit the Energy Branch at 4114 4th Avenue before you commit.
- Get approval before installing a heat pump under the income-based program.
- Keep your existing heating as a backup.
- Apply for the rebate with invoices, proof of payment and the electrical inspection report.
Common questions
Where do I apply for a Yukon rebate in Whitehorse?
You can apply online or use the application form to apply by mail or in person. The Energy Branch is at 4114 4th Avenue, RBC Building, Whitehorse, or phone 867-393-7063.
What is the income limit for a family of four in Whitehorse?
After-tax household income under $163,300 for the Affordable Heat Pump Program, which covers 100% of the project up to $24,000.
Do I need to keep my old heating system?
Yes. Homes with a non-electric system must keep it as backup, and electric-heated homes must keep it and be enrolled in Yukon Energy's Peak Smart Home program.
How long does a Yukon rebate take?
Cheques or e-transfers for the heat pump, window and wood heating rebates arrive within 12 weeks.
Does Whitehorse have its own home energy rebate?
We found no City of Whitehorse home energy rebate on Yukon's pages. The money comes from the Government of Yukon.
What to do next
Not sure where your home fits? Run the Yukon rebate calculator, or read the province guide.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 21, 2026: Yukon: rebate on your home heating system, Yukon: insulation and air sealing rebates, Yukon: Dependable Grid rebates, Statistics Canada 2021 Census Profile. All Whitehorse rebates →
