Municipal Top Ups
A growing number of local governments in BC are offering top-up rebates (Municipal Top-ups) to the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program. Limited time offer – Act now, as municipal top-up rebates will be approved on a first come first serve basis.
Currently there are two top-up options available:
EnerGuide Home Evaluation Top-up: A $150 top-up to participants that complete a pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide home evaluation. This top-up is in addition to the $300 EnerGuide Home Evaluation rebate available through the CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Program.
Convert to Electric Heat Pump Space Heating Top-up: Participants that switch from a fossil fuel (oil, natural gas or propane) space heating system to an electric air-source heat pump (including mini-splits, multi-splits, central, and combination space & water systems) are eligible for either a $350 or $2000 top-up rebate. These top-ups are in addition to the individual rebates and the Home Energy Improvement Bonus rebate.
How to apply: There is no additional application required for the Municipal Top-up offers. Your eligibility is automatically assessed when submit a CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate application for the applicable rebates.To find full rebate program requirements, deadlines, and application steps, check out the rebate search tool.
Current Municipal Offers
| Municipality | EnerGuide Evaluation Top-up | Convert from Fossil Fuel Heating to Electric Heat Pump Space Heating Top-up |
| City of Vancouver | $150 | $2,000 |
| Capital Regional District* | $350 | |
| City of Victoria* | $350 | |
| District of Saanich* | $350 | |
| City of Kamloops | $150 | |
| City of Richmond | $150 | |
| City of Campbell River | $150 | $2,000 |
| Comox Valley Regional District | $150 | $350 |
| City of North Vancouver | $150 | $350 |
| Resort Municipality of Whistler | $2,000 | |
| City of Powell River | $350 |
*Residents of Victoria and Saanich can combine their rebate with Capital Regional District (Total of $700 Municipal Top-up).
Local Governments interested in offering municipal top-ups are encouraged to contact: betterhomesbc@gov.bc.ca