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Heat pump rebates in Hamilton
Short answer: Hamilton homeowners can get the federal National Heat Pump Rebate: $2,000, or up to $10,000 if after-tax household income is at or below the Ontario threshold ($46,981 for one person, $146,217 for a family of four). Ontario also has provincial offers, and there's a local programme to check.
What's different about Hamilton
Hamilton mixes older lower-city homes and newer Mountain subdivisions, so the right system type varies by street.
Southern Ontario has cold winters with frequent thaws and hot, humid summers, a climate where a cold-climate heat pump can cover most of the heating season and replace an air conditioner.
Your utilities
- Electricity: Alectra Utilities.
- Natural gas: Enbridge Gas.
Federal rebate: Ontario income thresholds
| Household size | After-tax income at or below (for up to $10,000) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $46,981 |
| 2 | $92,884 |
| 3 | $119,850 |
| 4 | $146,217 |
| 5 or more | $158,202 |
Ontario programmes
- Home Renovation Savings: cold-climate air-source heat pump (electric, oil, propane or wood-heated homes): $1,250 per ton, up to $7,500. Official page
- Home Renovation Savings: ground-source heat pump (electric, oil, propane or wood-heated homes): $2,000 per ton, up to $12,000. Official page
- Home Renovation Savings: Enbridge natural gas customers: Cold-climate air-source $500 per ton up to $2,000; ground-source $3,000. Official page
Hamilton programmes
- Better Homes Hamilton pilot (reported, not yet confirmed by us): Reported closed. Source
Steps for Hamilton homeowners
- Get 2–3 quotes from HVAC contractors. Ask for the model's AHRI number and confirm it's on the eligible list.
- Check provincial and local rules before signing. Some need pre-approval or a programme-registered contractor.
- Install on or after 1 Nov 2026, keep the five receipt details, and apply when the portal opens in early 2027.
FAQ
What income qualifies for the $10,000 heat pump rebate in Hamilton?
Hamilton uses the Ontario thresholds: after-tax household income at or below $46,981 for 1 person, $92,884 for 2, $119,850 for 3, $146,217 for 4 and $158,202 for 5 or more (2025 dollars). Above that, the rebate is $2,000.
Can I install a heat pump in Hamilton now and still get the federal rebate?
Yes, if it's installed on or after 1 November 2026 by an HVAC contractor, the model is on the eligible list, and you keep receipts. Applications open in early 2027.
Can I combine the federal rebate with Ontario programmes?
Often yes, but each programme sets its own stacking rules. Check the provincial programme terms before you sign a contract.
Does Hamilton have its own heat pump programme?
Better Homes Hamilton pilot: Reported closed. Confirm on the official page.
In Hamilton? Hear first when the portal opens.
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