Question 1

Is the Ontario renovation rebate program income-tested?

Accepted Answer

No. The provincial Home Renovation Savings Program is not income-tested. Your amount depends on how you heat your home and which upgrade path you choose. If you also apply for separate federal grants (such as OHPA for oil homes), those programs may have their own income rules.

Question 2

Why is the heat pump rebate lower if I have natural gas?

Accepted Answer

Homes on Enbridge natural gas get $500 per ton, capped at $2,000 for a typical air-source unit. Electric, oil, propane, and wood-heated homes get $1,250 per ton up to $7,500. Example: a 3-ton heat pump is $2,000 max on gas vs $7,500 off gas.

Question 3

Do I need an EnerGuide audit?

Accepted Answer

Only if you are bundling two or more upgrades. A standalone heat pump, solar install, or smart thermostat does not need a pre-retrofit audit. On the bundled path, book the assessment before any work starts.

Question 4

Can oil-heated homes stack federal and provincial rebates?

Accepted Answer

It has changed. In Ontario, OHPA is now delivered through Save on Energy's income-qualified Energy Affordability Program, and it is closing to new applications on July 31, 2026. If your household is income-qualified, that program can install a cold-climate heat pump at little or no cost — but you generally cannot also claim the provincial rebate on the same unit. If you are not income-qualified, oil homes still get the standard non-gas Home Renovation Savings rate (up to $7,500) through a participating contractor. See our OHPA Ontario guide for details.

Question 5

How do I find a participating contractor?

Accepted Answer

Search by postal code at homerenovationsavings.ca. Your contractor submits the rebate paperwork. New contractor registration closed May 31, 2026, but contractors already in the program can still enroll projects.

Question 6

When does the program end?

Accepted Answer

The Home Renovation Savings Program runs through November 30, 2026, but funding can run out sooner. Greener Homes and HER+ are already closed. If you are planning work, confirm your contractor and equipment list early.

Question 7

Single upgrade vs bundled: what is the difference?

Accepted Answer

Single means one measure (heat pump only, attic insulation only, etc.) with no audit. Bundled means at least two upgrades, a pre-retrofit EnerGuide assessment, and higher caps on insulation and windows.

Question 8

Can I get a rebate for solar?

Accepted Answer

Solar plus battery storage may qualify on the single-upgrade path for up to $10,000 combined. Product lists and formulas change. Check homerenovationsavings.ca before you sign a contract.

Question 9

What homes qualify?

Accepted Answer

Detached, semi, townhome, row house, or mobile home on a permanent foundation that you have occupied at least six months. Condos, apartments, stacked townhomes, and most new builds are out. Cornwall Electric customers are usually excluded unless they also have Enbridge gas.

Question 10

Why do rebate applications get rejected?

Accepted Answer

The usual mistakes: starting bundled work before the pre-retrofit audit, using a contractor who is not registered, equipment not on NRCan's qualified list, or only one upgrade on a bundled application. Our complete renovation rebate guide walks through the full checklist.

Question 11

How much can I get in total?

Accepted Answer

Most homeowners land between $1,500 and $7,500 depending on heating type and upgrades. Income-qualified oil homes may get a heat pump at little or no cost through OHPA (closing to applications July 31, 2026). Gas-heated homes with heat pump only often cap around $2,000 unless you bundle insulation and windows.

Question 12

When does the Ontario heat pump rebate end?

Accepted Answer

The program is confirmed through November 30, 2026. Funding can close early when money runs out. See our deadline guide if you are deciding between rushing and waiting.

Question 13

What is the smart thermostat rebate?

Accepted Answer

Usually $75 to $100 on the single-upgrade path. No audit. Confirm eligible models on homerenovationsavings.ca before you buy.

Question 14

What is the attic insulation rebate?

Accepted Answer

Up to $1,250 for standalone attic insulation on the single path, no audit. Wall, basement, and combined insulation on the bundled path can reach up to $7,700.

Question 15

What is the Enbridge heat pump rebate?

Accepted Answer

Same provincial program, lower cap if you heat with Enbridge gas: $500 per ton, $2,000 max for air-source. Electric, oil, propane, and wood homes on the same equipment can get up to $7,500. Bundled envelope work can still add thousands for gas-heated homes.

Question 16

Is Ontario Rebate Check an official government site?

Accepted Answer

No. We are an independent checker and guide. We link to homerenovationsavings.ca and saveonenergy.ca but are not part of Enbridge, IESO, or the Government of Ontario. Program administrators make the final call on eligibility.

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