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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 40,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Better Homes Kingston offers up to $40,000 in zero-interest loans for home energy upgrades. It supports energy-efficient improvements, retrofit planning, and related evaluation steps.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 40,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Kingston
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Home energy efficiency improvements.
- Energy retrofits to reduce energy use or emissions by at least 20%.
- Home upgrades supported by an EnerGuide Home Energy Evaluation.
Documents Needed
- Property owner agreement
- Funding Request Form
- Home Energy Evaluation results
- Quotes from contractors
- Project Completion Report
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners in Kingston.
- Owners of single-family detached, semi-detached, or row houses.
Eligible expenses
- Energy-related home improvements permanently attached to the home.
- Home energy evaluation costs, with a $600 rebate in some cases.
- Contractor pre-payments, with up to 30% available upfront.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Maintenance costs.
- Energy improvements started or paid for before required approvals are completed.
Eligible geographic areas
- Kingston, Ontario.
Processing and Agreement
- Application requirements are reviewed by staff.
- A Notice to Proceed is issued once requirements are confirmed.
- Funding requests must be accepted before work begins.
- A fully executed property owner agreement is required before proceeding.
- After project completion, the final loan payment is released once the completion report is received.
Additional information
- The program is currently closed to new applications for the pilot.
- Applicants can join a waitlist for future program offerings.
- Low-income applicants may have alternative options.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Better Homes Kingston Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Better Homes Kingston Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Better Homes Kingston Program?
Better Homes Kingston offers up to $40,000 in zero-interest loans for home energy upgrades. It supports energy-efficient improvements, retrofit planning, and related evaluation steps.
How much funding can be received?
Better Homes Kingston Program Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $40,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Better Homes Kingston Program program?
To be eligible for the Better Homes Kingston Program program, you must:
Single-family residential home.
All owners must agree.
Property taxes and payments up to date.
What expenses are eligible under Better Homes Kingston Program?
Home energy efficiency improvements.
Energy retrofits to reduce energy use or emissions by at least 20%.
Home upgrades supported by an EnerGuide Home Energy Evaluation.
Who can I contact for more information about the Better Homes Kingston Program?
You can contact City of Kingston by email at betterhomes@cityofkingston.ca or by phone at 613-217-7281.
Where is the Better Homes Kingston Program available?
The Better Homes Kingston Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Better Homes Kingston Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Better Homes Kingston Program is a Loans and Capital investments