Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (OHPA)
This program is CLOSED to new applicants
The federal grant of up to $10,000 (up to $15,000 in co-delivery provinces) to switch an oil-heated home to a cold-climate electric heat pump is closed: July 31, 2026 was the last day to apply. Approved applicants must complete the work and upload all documents (receipts, contractor attestation) by January 31, 2027. In Newfoundland and Labrador, the provincial Oil to Electric program — which embeds the OHPA funding — is still accepting applications.
Official program pageAmounts
| Federal contribution | Up to $10,000 |
| In co-delivery provinces (with top-ups) | Up to $15,000 |
| Upfront payment | Available (advance payment option) |
| Applications | Closed — July 31, 2026 was the last day to apply |
| Documents deadline (approved applicants) | January 31, 2027 |
Who qualifies
- ✓Your home is currently heated primarily with oil (proof such as a delivery receipt)
- ✓Household income at or below the median household after-tax income threshold for your province
- ✓The home is your primary residence and you own it
- ✓The replacement is an eligible cold-climate air-source heat pump installed by a qualified contractor
How to apply
- 1New applications are no longer accepted (the intake closed July 31, 2026)
- 2Already approved? Complete the installation and keep every receipt, including proof of oil-system removal
- 3Upload all required documents — receipts and contractor attestation forms — by January 31, 2027
- 4In Newfoundland and Labrador, apply instead through the provincial Oil to Electric program (still open)
Stacking with other programs
OHPA is closed to new applications. Oil-heated households looking for support now: in NL the provincial Oil to Electric program (which embeds OHPA funds) is still open, and most provinces offer heat pump rebates through their own programs.
Frequently asked questions
›How much did OHPA provide?
Up to $10,000 in federal support, rising to as much as $15,000 in provinces that co-delivered the program with their own top-up. Applications closed July 31, 2026; approved applicants keep their funding and have until January 31, 2027 to submit final documents.
›Do I qualify if I heat with gas or electric baseboards?
No — OHPA was specifically for homes heated with oil, and it is now closed to new applications anyway. Gas- and electric-heated homes should look at provincial programs like Ontario's Home Renovation Savings or CleanBC.
Amounts and rules are set by the program administrator and change without notice. Always confirm on the official page before purchasing equipment.