CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for enrollment in this program, it is necessary to fulfill all of the following conditions. Please take the time to review them thoroughly. Should you have any inquiries, don’t hesitate to contact an Energy Coach for clarification.

Income Qualifications

The extent of rebate coverage is determined by the collective income of all adults residing in your household, as well as the total number of occupants, encompassing both adults and children. The rebate coverage aligns with designated income brackets delineated in the subsequent table:

Eligibility for heat pump rebates in homes that are heated by natural gas, propane, or oil.

• Income Level 3 specifically caters to rebates for heat pumps in homes that are switching from natural gas, propane, or oil space heating sources.
• For households with electric or wood heating, as well as those eligible for additional energy efficiency and ventilation incentives, these benefits are exclusively available to participants in Income Levels 1 and 2. If households within Income Level 3 intend to install these measures, they should pursue enrollment in the regular CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate programs.

Requirements for the Home

• The property must be used as a primary residence throughout the year and must be at least 12 months old.
• For those falling within Income Levels 1 and 2, the total assessed value of the property listed by BC Assessment for the applicant’s address in the registration year must not exceed $1,230,000. However, individuals meeting the income criteria for any level, yet possessing a home valued at or above $1,230,000, can still participate in the program under Income Level 3.
• A residential utility account with FortisBC, BC Hydro, or a municipal utility is necessary.
• Eligible residential building types include detached single-family homes, secondary suites in detached single-family homes with separate utility meters, permanently fixed mobile homes with all utilities, and duplexes, triplexes, row homes, or townhomes where each unit has individual gas and/or electricity meters (utility accounts must be in the resident’s or homeowner’s name).
• For renters, inclusion of a landlord consent form is required.
• Residents must manage their own energy utility bills, with utility accounts under their name.
• Prior registration and receipt of an eligibility code are obligatory before proceeding with the upgrade.
• The primary heating source for the home must be one of the following: natural gas, propane, oil, electricity (including hard-wired electric systems such as baseboards, radiant ceilings, floors, forced-air furnaces/boilers, or heat pumps), or wood or other solid fuels.

Upgrade

• You could qualify for increased rebates covering up to the entire cost of upgrading your home’s heating system.
• Complimentary energy coaching, virtual energy assessments, and multilingual support are available to assist you in identifying the most suitable home upgrades and rebate options.

Requirements for the Upgrades:

• Prior to completing the upgrade, individuals must pre-register and obtain an eligibility code.
• Rebates are capped at the invoice cost and the actual expense of the upgrade.
• Rebates cannot exceed the maximum rebate amounts set for each measure.
• Each upgrade must adhere to specific program requirements, which will be available soon.