Which heat pump rebate you can use comes down to three facts about your home: the age of the gas furnace, your household income, and where in the province you live. Here’s how they map to programs.
Heat pump rebates for homes on natural gas
| Your home | Best-fit rebate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted, gas furnace 15+ years old | FortisBC dual fuel rebate | Up to $4,000 · $8,000 income-qualified |
| Gas furnace or boiler, income-qualified household | CleanBC Energy Savings Program | Set by income level (changed July 6, 2026) |
| Gas heat, Northern BC | Northern BC heat pump rebate | Up to $8,000 |
| Gas heat, not income-qualified, Lower Mainland, removing gas entirely | No standard rebate since April 11, 2025 | Dual fuel is the rebate route |
| Any of the above | Federal National Heat Pump Rebate | Expected early 2027 |
Dual fuel: the rebate sweet spot for gas homes
Pairing a ducted heat pump with a new gas furnace gives you efficient heat pump heating and AC for most of the year, and gas heat when it’s truly cold. FortisBC rewards that combination with up to $4,000 ($8,000 income-qualified) when it replaces a gas furnace that’s at least 15 years old.
- You don’t give up gas heat for the coldest days.
- Summer cooling comes with the same equipment.
- It works with existing ducts in most Metro Vancouver houses.
- The system must be on FortisBC’s Qualified Dual Fuel Systems List with one AHRI reference for outdoor unit, indoor unit and furnace.
What all heat pump rebates have in common
- Correct sizing to the program’s rules (for dual fuel, the heat pump must meet the home’s heat demand down to the switchover temperature).
- An installer who is an HPCN member listed for that rebate, and TSBC-licensed for any gas work.
- Equipment from the program’s qualifying list. Self-installs never qualify.
- You apply yourself, usually within six months of the paid invoice.
What about Ottawa?
Greener Homes is finished. The replacement, a National Heat Pump Rebate announced October 8, 2026, would pay up to $10,000 below median income and $2,000 above it. It has not launched; early 2027 is the stated timing. Because FortisBC’s dual fuel rebate can’t be combined with federal funding for the same system, wait for the published rules before planning on both.
PST on heat pumps
Since April 1, 2022, heat pumps have been PST-exempt in BC; gas heating equipment is taxed at 12%. In a dual fuel quote, the heat pump side is exempt and the furnace isn’t. Check the current status with the Ministry of Finance, because tax rules change.
How HeatLand helps with the heat pump rebate
HeatLand’s technicians are brand-agnostic, so the advice on the heat pump rebate isn’t tied to selling one product. We start with what you have now, how old it is and what you want it to do, then tell you honestly whether a rebate fits, including when the answer is no or when waiting a year makes more sense.
If you go ahead, HeatLand provides a free, no-obligation estimate for qualifying equipment, helps with the CleanBC and utility paperwork, and explains how to confirm any contractor’s listing on the HPCN directory. Call or text (604) 330-3812, or email info@heatland.ca.
Avoiding the quote that loses the rebate
The lowest price can cost the most if the model isn’t listed, the sizing is skipped or the installer isn’t registered. Before you sign, ask to see the qualified-list entry, the AHRI number and the contractor’s HPCN listing.
Frequently asked questions
Can a gas-heated Metro Vancouver home get a heat pump rebate?
Is there money to replace gas heat entirely with a heat pump?
Do I need an HPCN contractor for a heat pump rebate?
When does the National Heat Pump Rebate start?
Do heat pumps carry PST?
Official sources we checked
- FortisBC: Dual fuel heating system rebate
- FortisBC: Dual fuel heating system rebate (income-qualified)
- Better Homes BC: Income-qualified program
- Better Homes BC: CleanBC rebate programs
- Prime Minister of Canada: National Heat Pump Rebate announcement
- BC Provincial Sales Tax Exemption and Refund Regulation