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Canada Greener Homes Grant
Portal support for home retrofit applicants
Latest source updateLast Update: June 14, 2026Latest change: The grant page now shows the retrofits, funding amounts, and closure details more explicitly, including the loan application close date of October 1, 2025.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Latest change: The grant page now shows the retrofits, funding amounts, and closure details more explicitly, including the loan application close date of October 1, 2025.
Canada Greener Homes Grant details updated
The Canada Greener Homes Grant page now shows more explicit funding and retrofit details, including grants from $125 to $5,000, up to $600 for EnerGuide evaluations, and a maximum household grant of $5,600. It also now states that Canada Greener Homes Loan applications are closed, with October 1, 2025 as the last day to apply. The eligible and ineligible retrofit information is presented more clearly, which may help applicants confirm which home upgrades and conditions still apply, but the core homeowner eligibility remains unchanged.
Funding available
$ 125 - $ 5,600
Deadline
December 31, 2025
Location
Nova Scotia, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Technical assistance for the Canada Greener Homes Initiative helps applicants resolve portal issues and start a secure application through the Green Homes portal. Residents of Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories must apply through their provincial or territorial program, while others can begin the process online.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,600 $
- Minimum amount : 125 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia, Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Windows and doors
- Air source heat pumps, cold climate air source heat pumps, and ground source heat pumps
- Heat pump water heaters
- Gas-fired boilers and oil-fired furnaces for northern and off-grid communities
Documents Needed
- A property tax bill number
- A valid piece of government-issued ID with the matching address
- Alternative documents if the property tax bill number was not available
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian homeowners
- Indigenous governments or organizations
Who is not eligible
- Owners of newly built homes
Eligible expenses
- Pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Renovations completed before the pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation
- Renovations completed before 1 December 2020
- Products installed in new additions to a home between the pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations
- Home additions to existing homes
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec and Nova Scotia
- northern and off-grid communities
Selection criteria
- Potential energy savings
- Lifespan of home components
- Interactions between home components
- Potential renovation plans
- Renovation costs
How to apply
- Start by registering through the Canada Greener Homes portal sign-in page.
- Sign in securely using a sign-in partner or GCKey.
- You will then be directed to the portal where you can begin the application process.
- Create an account first, then create your application to receive an application number.
Processing and Agreement
- You will receive an automatic email confirming your application number when submission is successful.
- Application numbers can take the form AP123456 or OHPA123456.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Greener Homes Grant Program
What is the Canada Greener Homes Grant?
Technical assistance for the Canada Greener Homes Initiative helps applicants resolve portal issues and start a secure application through the Green Homes portal. Residents of Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories must apply through their provincial or territorial program, while others can begin the process online.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Greener Homes Grant Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,600 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant program?
To be eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant program, you must:
Prove ownership with a property tax bill number
Prove the property is your primary residence with government-issued ID
Use an eligible model recommended in the Renovation Upgrade Report and buy equipment in Canada
What expenses are eligible under Canada Greener Homes Grant?
Windows and doors
Air source heat pumps, cold climate air source heat pumps, and ground source heat pumps
Heat pump water heaters
Gas-fired boilers and oil-fired furnaces for northern and off-grid communities
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Greener Homes Grant?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at canadagreenerhomesgrant-subventionmaisonsvertes@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca or by phone at 1-833-674-8282.
Where is the Canada Greener Homes Grant available?
The Canada Greener Homes Grant program is available the province of Nova Scotia, Quebec.
Is the Canada Greener Homes Grant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Greener Homes Grant is a Grant and Funding