Heat Pump Rebates Are Finally Here for Condos

For years, condo owners have felt like the last kid picked for the rebate team — watching detached homes score thousands in heat pump incentives while strata residents got left on the sidelines.

But that’s finally changing.

There are now two new rebates available for heat pump installations in condos and apartments:

• Up to $3,000 from CleanBC

• Up to $4,000 from BC Hydro

You can apply to one or the other, depending on your setup — but not both.
And while heat pumps are the focus, there’s also a rebate of up to $1,000 if you’re upgrading your electric water heater to a heat pump model.

If you’ve been waiting for your turn, this is it.

Who These Rebates Are For

These programs are designed for people living in condos, co-ops, or rental apartments — multi-unit buildings where each unit has its own electric heating and water system.

To qualify, your home must:

• Have an active BC Hydro residential account

• Use electric baseboard heat or a hard-wired electric water tank

• Be a primary residence (either yours or your tenant’s)

• Be income- and home value-qualified

• Receive strata approval for the installation
  

We know strata approvals can take a while — the good news is that many stratas are getting on board more quickly these days.

And the double good news? We’ve helped homeowners through this process before and can support you with the technical details and documentation your strata might ask for.

(Side note: Townhomes aren’t eligible under these particular programs — but they’ve already been covered under previous rebate streams.)

Heat Pump Rebates (CleanBC or BC Hydro)

Both of these rebates help cover the cost of a cold-climate air-source heat pump, but you can only apply to one:

CleanBC Grant – up to $3,000

Designed for homeowners replacing electric heating systems with an eligible cold-climate heat pump.

BC Hydro Rebate – up to $4,000

Offers a slightly higher rebate, with a separate application and approval process.

No matter which one you choose:

• The system must replace an electric heating system (like baseboards)

• It must be the primary heat source for your home

• At least one indoor head must serve a main living area

• It must meet cold-climate performance standards

• The install must be completed by a licensed HPCN contractor

Also Available: Water Heater Rebate

If you’re planning to replace your electric water heater, there’s a rebate of up to $1,000 when you switch to a qualified heat pump model.

What the Process Looks Like

This isn’t a buy-first, get-money-later situation — there’s a step-by-step process:

1. Request a pre-qualification code from BC Hydro

2. Get strata approval (we’ll help with that)
   Your contractor submits a quote and project registration

3. You apply for the rebate through the program website

4. 10% of the time BC Hydro does a site visit to confirm eligibility

Everything needs to meet code and program requirements — but we’ll make sure you’re covered.

From North Van to Whistler — We've Got You

We work with apartment and condo owners from North Vancouver to Whistler to help navigate approvals, maximize rebates, and make upgrades simple and stress-free.

If you're ready to explore whether you're eligible — or want help choosing the right rebate — we’ve got your back.

👉 Book your in-home consultation and we’ll take it from there.