Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program 2026
Income-qualified grant of up to $10,000 federally (up to $25,000 in co-delivery provinces) for low-to-median-income households. In Ontario it is delivered through Save on Energy as a no-cost heat pump. Replaces the closed Canada Greener Homes Grant.
Replaces the closed Canada Greener Homes Grant
The original Canada Greener Homes Grant (up to $5,000 for all incomes) closed January 20, 2026. The Affordability Program is its replacement for income-qualified households, delivered in Ontario through Save on Energy. If you do not qualify on income, see the Home Renovation Savings Program (no income test).
The program at a glance
Who qualifies
You DO qualify if
- • Low-to-median income (per NRCan provincial thresholds)
- • You own or rent (rules vary by province) a primary residence in Canada
- • Your retrofit is on the eligible upgrade list
- • You complete a pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation
- • You install through a participating contractor
- • You complete the post-retrofit verification
You do NOT qualify if
- • Household income exceeds the provincial threshold
- • Property is purely commercial / industrial
- • Upgrade is not on the eligible list
- • No pre-retrofit EnerGuide completed
- • Self-installed work (no participating contractor invoice)
Income thresholds change annually. We confirm the current Ontario thresholds during your free assessment.
How to apply
EcoFrost handles every contractor-side step. NRCan reviews income and EnerGuide documentation through the federal (or co-delivery provincial) portal.
Confirm income eligibility
Use the NRCan portal's eligibility check. Income thresholds are set per province and updated annually. The check takes a few minutes and is non-binding.
Pre-retrofit EnerGuide
Book a registered energy advisor. For income-qualified households, the assessment fee is often subsidized through the program.
EcoFrost consultation
We assess your home, recommend qualifying upgrades (cold-climate heat pump, insulation, etc.), and confirm rebate amounts before you commit to anything.
Submit application
Apply through the federal NRCan portal (or co-delivery provincial portal if Ontario's delivery model includes one). Income documentation + EnerGuide report required.
Receive pre-approval and install
Once pre-approved, EcoFrost installs the qualifying upgrades. We hold all paperwork needed for post-retrofit verification.
Post-retrofit verification + payout
Energy advisor returns to confirm the upgrades. Grant is paid out by direct deposit typically within 2 to 4 weeks after verification.
How it works for income-qualified Ontario households
In Ontario this program is delivered through Save on Energy's Energy Affordability Program rather than by direct federal application. For eligible households it typically means:
- A no-cost heat pump and related upgrades for eligible low-to-median-income households, delivered through Save on Energy
- No separate federal application; you apply through the provincial administrator
- If you are above the income threshold, use the Home Renovation Savings Program instead (up to $7,500 for a non-gas home, up to $2,000 for a gas home)
The federal Canada Greener Homes Loan (0% up to $40,000) and the Oil-to-Heat-Pump grant have both closed to new applicants, so they are no longer part of the picture.
Frequently asked questions
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We check your eligibility for every available federal and provincial program during your free in-home assessment. No paperwork, no pressure.