Rebate Process Guide
Heat Pump Rebate Ontario: How the Process Actually Works
Megacity offers in-house rebates — ask at your quote. We don't file government rebate paperwork for customers. Some government programs, including the Home Renovation Savings heat-pump rebate, are submitted by a contractor registered with that program; others, like Save on Energy's Energy Affordability Program, you apply to yourself. The program details below are the program's own rules as of September 2026.
The Short Version
The Home Renovation Savings program lists a fixed amount per ton of heat pump capacity, set by the fuel currently heating your home — not by the heat pump itself. There is no home energy assessment for a stand-alone heat pump upgrade. Only the program's participating contractors can offer the rebate. They complete a post-installation application, and the program says the cheque arrives by mail within 60 days of approval. For the program's figures by heating type, see the full Ontario heat pump rebate breakdown or compare it against every current Ontario rebate program.
Rebate amounts on this page are the Home Renovation Savings program rates published by the program itself at homerenovationsavings.ca. Amounts and eligibility change from time to time, so check the program's page before you budget around a figure.
Five Questions That Decide Your Rebate
Eligibility isn't a single yes/no — it's a short sequence of checks set by the program. Here is how it plays out.
1. What kind of home is it?
The Home Renovation Savings program covers single-detached, semi-detached, row houses, townhomes, and mobile homes on a permanent foundation. The program lists lower caps for rental properties: up to $2,000 for air-source and $3,000 for ground-source. New-build homes occupied under six months do not qualify.
2. What heats your home right now?
Your current primary heating fuel sets the program tier. As of September 2026, the program lists $500 per ton, up to $2,000, for Enbridge Gas customers, and $1,250 per ton, up to $7,500, for homes heated with electricity, oil, propane, or wood.
3. Is the equipment on the qualified list?
The heat pump has to be a cold-climate air-source or ground-source model on Natural Resources Canada's qualified products list. The exact matched indoor/outdoor combination has to be on that list — not every unit from every brand qualifies.
4. Is your contractor on the program list?
Only participating contractors can offer the Home Renovation Savings heat pump rebate, and they complete the program's applications. New contractor registrations are currently paused. An installer who is not on the list can still do the work, but the program won't pay its heat pump rebate on that install. Megacity is not currently registered with the program.
5. Do you need an EnerGuide audit?
No — not if the heat pump is installed on its own. An audit is only required if you bundle the heat pump with insulation, windows, or air sealing under a different program path.
What We Do and What You Apply For
Megacity offers in-house rebates — ask at your quote. We don't file government rebate paperwork for customers. This is what the process looks like for a Toronto or North York install.
Free in-home estimate
We look at your current heating source, run a load calculation, and check your ductwork. Ask about our in-house rebates at your quote.
A quote with equipment and labour broken out
The quote breaks out equipment and labour so you can compare systems side by side. If you're replacing an aging furnace rather than adding cooling, we'll walk through that comparison too — see our furnace replacement guide for how the numbers stack up.
Government programs are yours to apply for
We don't file government rebate paperwork for customers. Some government programs, including the Home Renovation Savings heat-pump rebate, are submitted by a contractor registered with that program. Others you apply to yourself. Megacity is not currently registered with the Home Renovation Savings program.
Installation
A standard cold-climate install takes about a day for most homes.
Quote to Install: A Realistic Timeline
Installation is the fast part. Government program processing is separate from your install date.
The install itself is completed in a day for most homes. For the HRS heat pump rebate, the program says the cheque arrives by mail within 60 days of its post-installation approval.
Rebate Process FAQs
How do I find out what the program would pay?
What if my contractor isn't registered with the Home Renovation Savings program?
Does the rebate get paid to me or to the installer?
Is the rebate application filed before or after installation?
What if I'm switching heating sources as part of the project — does that change my rebate tier?
Get a Fixed Price Before You Commit to Anything
A free in-home estimate gives you a fixed installed price before you sign anything. In-house rebates available — ask at your quote.
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