BC Strata and Condo Heat Pump Rebates 2026: Owners and Strata Councils

Short answer: A BC condo owner can get up to $2,250 from BC Hydro for a heat pump that replaces electric heat, plus up to $1,000 more if the work is done by October 31, 2026. Income-qualified owners can get up to $5,000 from CleanBC instead. Both programs need your strata's approval first. A strata council can also claim building-wide rebates for heat pumps, windows and lighting.

Which program is yours?

You own one suite and your household income is under the CleanBC limits: use the CleanBC condo and apartment rebate, up to $5,000 (Level 1) or $4,000 (Level 2). The suite must be at or under $754,000 assessed value. Income limits for a household of four are $94,900 (Level 1) and $118,600 (Level 2).
You own one suite and your income is higher: use the BC Hydro condo and apartment rebate, up to $2,250 for a heat pump and $1,000 for a heat pump water heater.
You sit on the strata council and want to upgrade the building: use BC Hydro's Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program.

Rebates for individual suites

Program	Amount	Rules
BC Hydro Condo and Apartment Rebate: heat pump	Up to $2,250 per suite for replacing electric heat with a heat pumpOpen	Unit primarily heated by electricity; building is an apartment building, stacked townhome or multiplex of 6+ units, older than 12 months; HPCN installer; strata or co-op board approval before you request the pre-approval code; you are the BC Hydro account holder. Not for renters or households who qualify for the CleanBC condo rebate. Pre-approval code valid 6 months; apply within 6 months of pre-approval. Source
BC Hydro Condo and Apartment Rebate: limited-time heat pump bonus	Up to $1,000 extra for air source heat pump upgrades, plus entry in a draw for three $5,000 prizesOpen	Air source heat pump upgrades under the condo and apartment rebate Work completed by Oct 31, 2026; application by Nov 30, 2026. Source
BC Hydro Condo and Apartment Rebate: heat pump water heater	$1,000 per suiteOpen	Replaces an electric primary water heater; NEEA Tier 2 or higher; licensed contractor with GST number and BC business licence; strata or co-op board approval Pre-approval code valid 6 months. Source

Rebates for the whole building

Program	Amount	Rules
BC Hydro Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program: electric-heated buildings	Heat pumps $1,000 per single-head, $800 per head multi-split, $1,200 per ton central; in-suite heat pump water heaters $2,000; windows $17 per sq ftOpen	Purpose-built rental, condominium and equity co-op buildings three storeys or higher with common-area lighting and central mechanical systems, in BC Hydro territory; existing buildings only; the strata council or building representative applies through the Conservation and Energy Management Hub Submit within 12 months of pre-approval. Source
BC Hydro Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program: buildings heated by gas, oil or propane	Heat pumps $3,000 per single-head and $2,400 per head multi-split; electrical capacity upgrades $130 per tCO2e of lifetime greenhouse gas savingsOpen	Same building rules as above Same as above. Source
BC Hydro Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program: 30% bonus	30% bonus on electrical energy efficiency projects, up to 100% of project cost; not for fossil fuel to electric conversionsOpen	Mechanical and lighting upgrades in eligible buildings Submitted Sep 1, 2025 to Feb 12, 2027; implemented by Mar 14, 2028. Source

Amounts last verified September 29, 2026 against BC Hydro and Better Homes BC. Rebate amounts are maximums.

How to get your strata to say yes

Check your suite first. BC Hydro needs the suite to be primarily heated by electricity, such as baseboards, and the building to be an apartment building, stacked townhome or multiplex of six or more units. CleanBC also needs primarily electric heat.
Ask for approval in writing before you buy anything. BC Hydro wants board approval before you request a pre-approval code. For CleanBC, the strata corporation fills in the consent form and you submit it when you register.
Hire an installer who qualifies. BC Hydro requires a Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) member for heat pumps. See top-rated installers by city, ranked by Google reviews.
Watch the clocks. A BC Hydro pre-approval code is valid for six months. The limited-time bonus needs work finished by October 31, 2026.
Check your strata's own rules. Bylaws differ from building to building. We have not verified any noise limit or outdoor-unit rule, so ask your council and your installer where the outdoor unit can go.

Common questions

Do I need my strata's approval for a heat pump rebate?

Yes. BC Hydro requires strata or co-op board approval before you request the pre-approval code. CleanBC requires the strata corporation to complete a consent form, which you submit when you register.

Can I get both the BC Hydro and CleanBC condo rebates?

BC Hydro's page says households that qualify for the CleanBC condo and apartment rebates are not eligible for its condo rebate. Check your income level first, then pick the program that pays more.

How much can a condo owner get for a heat pump in BC?

BC Hydro pays $1,000 for a mini-split or $750 per head for a multi-split, up to three heads, so up to $2,250. CleanBC pays up to $5,000 at Income Level 1 and $4,000 at Level 2.

What is the deadline for the BC Hydro heat pump bonus?

Work must be finished by October 31, 2026, and the application submitted by November 30, 2026. The bonus is up to $1,000.

Can a strata council get rebates for the whole building?

Yes. BC Hydro's Multi-Unit Residential Building Retrofit Program pays for heat pumps, in-suite heat pump water heaters and windows in buildings three storeys or higher, and adds a 30% bonus on electrical projects submitted by February 12, 2027.

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BC Strata and Condo Heat Pump Rebates 2026