Key takeaways
- Non-gas homes (electric, oil, propane, wood): $1,250 per ton, up to $7,500.
- Enbridge gas-heated homes: $500 per ton, up to $2,000 — typically as a hybrid.
- Pre-approval must come before installation, and the model must be on NRCan’s qualified products list.
- Heat Pump Toronto files the application for you. You pay the installer in full; the program decides eligibility and mails you the rebate as a cheque.
How much you can get
| Your current heating | Rate | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Electric, oil, propane or wood | $1,250 per ton of heating capacity | $7,500 |
| Enbridge natural gas | $500 per ton of heating capacity | $2,000 |
The amount is based on the installed unit’s rated heating capacity, in tons (1 ton = 12,000 BTU/h). A 3-ton heat pump in an electrically heated home works out to 3 × $1,250 = $3,750.
Rates and requirements are set by the program and can change. Your installer confirms current rules at pre-approval — before you sign.
Who qualifies
- You own the home and it’s your residence in Ontario
- You’re installing a cold-climate air-source heat pump on the NRCan qualified products list
- You get pre-approval before the work starts
- You submit the required documents within the program’s deadlines
The steps, in order
- 1Check your estimateAnswer a few questions and see your estimated rebate in about two minutes.
- 2Get quotesMatched installers visit, size the system and quote a qualifying model.
- 3Pre-approvalYour installer confirms eligibility and applies for pre-approval. Don’t start work before this.
- 4Install and payThe system is installed and commissioned. You pay the installer the full price.
- 5Submit documentsInvoice, model and serial numbers and any photos or forms the program asks for — your installer helps.
- 6Get your chequeThe program mails you a rebate cheque. Processing time varies.
Documents to keep
- Signed quote and final invoice showing the model numbers
- Pre-approval confirmation
- Outdoor and indoor model and serial numbers (photos help)
- Proof of your current heating type if asked (e.g., a utility bill)
- Any program forms you signed
We file the application for you
Heat Pump Toronto submits your Home Renovation Savings application for you, starting with pre-approval before installation, so the steps happen in the right order. The program decides eligibility and pays the rebate.
Common questions
Does a new furnace or AC qualify?
No. Home Renovation Savings heat pump rebates apply to qualifying heat pumps, not furnaces or air conditioners.
I already installed my heat pump. Can I still apply?
Usually not — pre-approval before installation is required. Check with the program directly.
Do ductless systems qualify?
Yes, qualifying ductless heat pumps use the same per-ton rates.