Government programs offer financial support to help you retrofit your home. But with so many options out there, it can be hard to know where to start.
Select the category below that best describes you to explore tailored options.
I live in a house
I own my house
You could be eligible for:
- Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program
- Home Renovation Savings Program
- CMHC Eco Plus
I rent my house
As a renter, you’ll need to get your landlord on board for any structural changes to your house, however, you could be eligible for:
- The Save on Energy™ Energy Affordability Program
- Enbridge Home Winterproofing Program
If your landlord pays for your home energy, talk to them about any of the programs that homeowners are eligible for.
I am low income
If you own your house and are low-income, or if you and your household spend more money on energy than you think you can afford, you could be eligible for:
- Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program
- Home Renovation Savings Program
- CMHC Eco Plus
- The Save on Energy™ Energy Affordability Program
- Enbridge Home Winterproofing Program
- Ontario Renovates
- Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
I live in an apartment
General
As a renter, you’ll need to get your landlord on board for any structural changes to your house, however, you could be eligible for:
- The Save on Energy™ Energy Affordability Program
If your landlord pays for your home energy, talk to them about:
- Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program
- Enbridge Home Winterproofing Program
- The Save on Energy™ Energy Affordability Program
Low-Income
If you live in an apartment and are low-income, or if you and your household spend more money on energy than you think you can afford, you could be eligible for:
- The Save on Energy™ Energy Affordability Program Electricity Assistance Program
- Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
You can also talk to your landlord about eligibility for:
- Enbridge Home Winterproofing Program
I live in a condo
I own my condo
As a condo owner, your eligibility for incentives depends on your specific condo situation, the size of your condo building, and in some cases, the rules of your condo board. You’ll need to check with your condo board or condo agreement for details. You could be eligible for:
- CMHC Eco Plus
- The Save on Energy™ Energy Affordability Program
Your condo building or development may be eligible for:
- Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program
I rent my condo
As a renter, you’ll need to get your landlord on board for any structural changes to your house, however, you could be eligible for:
- The Save on Energy™ Energy Affordability Program
If your landlord pays for your home energy, talk to them about saving money and emissions through:
- Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program
- The Save on Energy™ Energy Affordability Program
- Enbridge Home Winterproofing Program
Low-Income
If you live in a rented condo and are low-income, or if you and your household spend more money on energy than you think you can afford, you could be eligible for:
- The Save on Energy™ Energy Affordability Program
- Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
You can also talk to your landlord about eligibility for:
- Enbridge Home Winterproofing Program
I’m a landlord
As a landlord, you have access to many of the same incentives available to homeowners to upgrade your units, reduce energy use and improve the quality of your buildings. You may also have access to retrofit incentives for larger multi-unit buildings, or commercial incentives.
I own small residential units
This means single family homes, townhouses, semi-detached and small multi-unit (part 9) buildings.
- Better Homes Ottawa Loan Program
- CMHC Eco Plus
- The Save on Energy™ Energy Affordability Program
Your tenants could be eligible for:
- The Save on Energy™ Energy Affordability Program
- Enbridge Home Winterproofing Program