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Government Grants

Get up to $5,600
Greener Homes Grant

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for Renovations

Greener Homes Grant

The Government of Canada created the Greener Homes Grant to help you pay for retrofits, including:​​

Federal Grants
Government of Canada

Rebates

How to Apply
Greener Homes Grant

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Confirm eligibility

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Use the official criteria, or by speaking with our team.

Step 1

Create your application

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Begin your online application here

  1. Select HomeStep.ca as your service provider to conduct the EnerGuide evaluation.

  2. Provide your property tax roll number & your government ID

 

Tip: your tax roll number can be found on BC Assessment.

Step 2

Book your evaluation

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Once you have selected HomeStep.ca you are automatically added to our waitlist.

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If you have finished creating your application you are ready to book your in-person energy evaluation

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We will also contact you directly once your application appears in our waitlist.

Step 3

Pre-retrofit EnerGuide home evaluation

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You must complete a pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation before beginning the retrofits to be eligible for the grant.

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An energy advisor performs the pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation, to measure the efficiency of your home. The evaluation is in-person and takes 1-2 hours. The advisor can provide upgrade guidance at this time.

Step 4

Optional: Interest-free loan

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A $40,000 interest-free loan from the Government of Canada to help pay for your renovation. For more information, see Greener Homes Loan.

Step 4B

Retrofit your home

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After the pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation is complete, you will be provided a report with the results and our recommendations. After review, you can decide which retrofits work best for you.

Step 5

Post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation

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Book a post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation, and submit the required documents online or by mail. Once complete, your new EnerGuide label will show you how much more energy-efficient your home has become.

Step 6

Request and receive your grant

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You will be asked to confirm your total grant amount, which will cover part of your retrofits cost and the cost of the energy advisor. After confirmation, you will receive a cheque by mail within 30 business days.

Step 7

For details, see government website​​

How to Apply

Questions

Can I qualify for multiple grants?

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Yes, however the max rebate you can receive is $5,600 which includes the $600 towards your energy evaluation.

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Can I get a grant for work already completed?

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Only retrofits completed after you book your energy evaluation are eligible for rebates.

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Can I still qualify for provincial rebates?

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Yes, you are still eligible for all provincial rebates for any qualified upgrade.

$40,000 Interest-Free
Greener Homes Loan

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Interest-free loans of up to $40,000 are available from the Government of Canada to help homeowners pay for the cost of retrofits.

 

The Canada Greener Homes Loan works alongside the Greener Homes Grant program.

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With a 10 year, interest-free repayment term, homeowners may opt in to the loan when pursuing retrofits like insulation, heat pumps, solar panels, and more.

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Energy advisors play a key part in the delivery of the loan.

Booking an energy evaluation is a requirement to qualify for the loan.

All Rebates
BC & Federal Grants

Tell us about your project.

Book directly over the phone or

submit our online form.

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