Check your eligibility for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program
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If any of the following conditions applies, you are ineligible for this grant:
- I am a landlord and rent my property.
- I am a renter.
- My home is not connected to an integrated electricity grid (for example, the North American electricity grid)
- My home was built less than 6 months ago. (You can apply when your home is at least 6 months old).
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Tell us a bit about you:
I live in Nunavut.
- Yes
- No
I am a Canadian homeowner with proof that my home is my primary residence.
- Yes
- No
My household income qualifies as median or below in Canadian dollars, after tax
NEW: The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program income thresholds have been revised to account for inflation. Use the following table to check if your income level is eligible.
| Provinces and Territories |
Persons per Household | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 2 persons | 3 persons | 4 persons | 5 persons or more |
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| Alberta | $48,760 | $95,450 | $118,450 | $139,150 | $146,050 |
| Manitoba | $41,400 | $82,225 | $102,350 | $120,750 | $123,050 |
| New Brunswick | $36,800 | $75,325 | $100,050 | $121,900 | $126,500 |
| Northwest Territories | $68,540 | $129,950 | $154,100 | $179,400 | $180,550 |
| Ontario | $45,080 | $89,125 | $115,000 | $140,300 | $151,800 |
| Quebec | $39,560 | $78,775 | $103,500 | $128,800 | $134,550 |
| Saskatchewan | $43,700 | $89,125 | $108,100 | $128,800 | $127,650 |
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- No
I currently heat my home with oil*
*You purchased at least 500 litres of oil in the past 12 months and have retained your receipts.
- Yes
- No
My home is a single home, a duplex, or a single home with a secondary suite, such as a basement apartment.
Your primary residence must be one of the eligible property types to qualify for this program:
- Single or semi-detached house
- Row house or townhome
- Mobile home on a permanent foundation
- Permanently moored floating home
- Low-rise multi-unit residential buildings (two units only)
- Mixed-use building (residential portion only)
Learn more about eligible property types.
Not eligible: Multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) with 3 or more units regardless of size are ineligible.
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Based on what you told us, you may be a good fit!
Your selections in this eligibility form have determined that you seem to be eligible for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program. There will be additional eligibility criteria and verifications assessed as you proceed.
You may be eligible for an upfront payment of up to $10,000 for the purchase and installation of an eligible air source, cold climate air source, or ground source heat pump system and any of the associated eligible measures related to its installation.
Before you apply
- Review how the program process works.
- Make sure you fully read and understand what you will need to apply.
- Be ready to complete the work within 6 months of receiving your upfront payment
Visit your provincial or territorial program website to verify your eligibility and participate through your provincial or territorial program.
Based on the information you provided, you are not eligible for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program. The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program is intended for homeowners whose property is their current and primary residence.
If you still want to make energy efficiency upgrades to your home, you may be eligible to take advantage of other programs offered in your region.
Explore other financial incentives to help you make changes at home
Thanks for your interest in the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program!
Based on the information you provided, you are not eligible for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program. Your household income must be median or below to qualify for this program. Consult the Median Income Threshold Table to verify if your after-tax household income meets the eligibility criteria to participate in the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program.
If you still want to make energy efficiency upgrades to your home, you may be eligible for other programs offered in your region.
Explore other financial incentives to help you make changes at home
Thanks for your interest in the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program!
Based on the information you provided, you are ineligible for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program. This program is intended for homeowners whose primary source of heat in the home is oil (natural gas, propane or coal are not included). You will need to provide receipts that prove you purchased 500 litres of heating oil in the past 12 months.
If you still want to make energy upgrades to your home, you may be eligible other programs offered in your region.
Explore other financial incentives to help you make changes at home
Thanks for your interest in the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program!
Based on the information you provided, you are ineligible for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program. Your primary residence must be one of the eligible property types to qualify for this program.
If you still want to make energy efficiency upgrades to your home, you may be eligible to take advantage of other programs offered in your region.
Explore other financial incentives to help you make changes at home
Thanks for your interest in the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program!
To be eligible for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program, your home must be connected to an integrated electricity grid (for example, the North American electricity grid). Due to the grid requirement of the OHPA program, homeowners in Nunavut are ineligible for the OHPA funding. Homeowners in Nunavut are encouraged to explore alternative financial programs that support energy efficiency upgrades: Financial incentives by province/territory.
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