Rebates for home owners in British Columbia  

1. Home Renovation Rebates:
• BC Home Renovation Rebate Program: Offers rebates for energy-efficient upgrades such as insulation, draftproofing, windows, doors, heat pumps, and water heaters.
• BC Housing: Secondary Suite Incentive Program - Homeowners who qualify will receive up to 50% of the cost of renovations, up to a maximum of $40,000. The program will provide a rebate in the form of a forgivable loan—a loan that does not need to be repaid if the homeowner follows the terms of the program.
  
  
2. CleanBC Better Homes Program:
   • Offers rebates and incentives for home energy assessments, insulation upgrades, heat pumps, ENERGY STAR windows, and other energy-efficient improvements.
   • Includes additional incentives for low-income households and Indigenous communities.
     
     
3. Municipal and Regional Programs:
   • Some municipalities and regional districts in BC offer their own rebate programs and incentives for homeowners, such as rainwater harvesting rebates, solar panel incentives, or grants for sustainable landscaping projects.
   • CRD - a new regional service helping homeowners take the next step, regardless of where they are in their retrofit journey, and aiming to reduce barriers to completing a home energy retrofit. 
   • Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Green Home Program - The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Green Home program helps make energy-efficient housing more 
   • Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program: In partnership with the BC Lung Foundation, the Government of B.C. will provide approximately $240,000 in rebates in 2024 through the Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program. This funding will help replace approximately 470 wood stoves with cleaner alternatives, such as heat pumps or emissions-certified wood stoves, and provide educational materials for municipalities to share with residents.
     
     
   • BC Hydro and FortisBC Programs
   • BC Hydro and FortisBC offer various programs and incentives to help homeowners reduce energy consumption, lower utility bills, and improve home comfort. These may include rebates for purchasing ENERGY STAR appliances, installing heat pumps, upgrading lighting, or conducting home energy assessments.
     
     
4. Home Energy Rebate Offer (HERO):
   • Offers rebates for energy-efficient upgrades such as insulation, draftproofing, windows, doors, heat pumps, and water heaters for eligible BC Hydro customers.
     
     
5. Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI) Program:
   • Provides financial assistance to low-income seniors and people with disabilities in BC to make home modifications that improve accessibility, safety, and mobility.
   • BC Seniors Home Renovation Tax Credit: The BC Seniors' Home Renovation Tax Credit is a refundable personal income tax credit to help seniors aged 65 and over with the cost of certain permanent home renovations. 
     
     
6. First Nations Home Energy Savings Program:
   • Offers rebates and incentives for energy-efficient upgrades in homes located on First Nations reserves in BC.
     
     

These are just a few examples of the rebate programs and incentives available to homeowners in British Columbia. Eligibility requirements, program details, and available incentives may vary, so it's essential to research specific programs and consult with relevant authorities or service providers to determine eligibility and apply for rebates. Additionally, new programs or changes to existing programs may be introduced over time, so homeowners should regularly check for updates on available rebates and incentives.