Closed
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 $50,000 in low-interest loans for home energy upgrades. It also supports eligible rebate streams for energy-efficient improvements, energy assessments, and related retrofit work.
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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 retrofits for private residential properties.
- Energy-efficiency improvements that reduce energy use or greenhouse gas emissions.
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation works on residential property.
Documents Needed
- Property tax roll number
- Utilities Kingston account number, if applicable
- Funding Request Form
- Property owner agreement, if financing is requested
- Project Completion Report
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners in Kingston.
- Owners of detached, semi-detached, row houses, or small residential apartment buildings.
- Primary residence and rental property owners.
Eligible expenses
- Home energy assessments.
- Eligible energy-efficient retrofit upgrades.
- Contractor pre-payments for financed projects.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Maintenance costs.
- Work started or paid for before approval steps are completed.
Eligible geographic areas
- Kingston, Ontario.
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm eligibility
- Review the program requirements.
- Contact the program team if you are unsure whether your property qualifies.
- Step 2: Receive Approval to Participate
- Wait for staff to confirm your application.
- Review the information package for your next steps.
- Step 3: Register on the portal
- Create an account using your Better Homes Kingston username and temporary password.
- Work with the Energy Coach to schedule a pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation, if required.
- Step 4: Get quotes and complete the funding request
- Obtain contractor quotes for the energy improvements.
- Submit the Funding Request Form through the BHK Portal with Energy Coach support.
- Step 5: Sign agreement and start retrofit
- If loan financing is requested, sign the property owner agreement.
- Wait for confirmation that you may proceed before starting work.
- Step 6: Complete the retrofit and final reporting
- Complete the home improvements.
- Arrange any required post-retrofit assessment and submit the Project Completion Report.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by City staff for eligibility.
- Approved applicants receive an Approval to Participate, usually within one to two weeks.
- A funding request must be accepted before any work begins.
- For loan financing, a property owner agreement must be signed before moving forward.
- After completion, a project completion report is reviewed before the final loan payment and any eligible rebates are issued.
Additional information
- The program is currently accepting applications.
- Loan funding is available for eligible homeowners in Kingston.
- Utilities Kingston natural gas customers may also be eligible for rebates.
- An Energy Coach is available to support the application and retrofit process.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Better Homes Kingston Program Program
What is the Better Homes Kingston Program?
Better Homes Kingston offers up to $50,000 in low-interest loans for home energy upgrades. It also supports eligible rebate streams for energy-efficient improvements, energy assessments, and related retrofit work.
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:
Kingston residential property.
All owners must agree.
Property taxes must be up to date.
What expenses are eligible under Better Homes Kingston Program?
Home energy retrofits for private residential properties.
Energy-efficiency improvements that reduce energy use or greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate change mitigation and adaptation works on residential property.
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