You must live in an eligible home:

Home Requirements

You must live in an eligible residential property that meets the following conditions:

• The property must be a year-round primary residence and at least 12 months old

• For applicants in income levels 1 or 2, the total assessed property value must be $1,230,000 or less, based on the BC Assessment listing for the year of registration

• If your household meets income eligibility but the property value exceeds $1,230,000, the application will be assessed under income level 3

• You must have an active residential utility account with FortisBC, BC Hydro, or a municipal utility

• Utility bills must be paid directly by the resident or homeowner (accounts under strata corporations or landlords are not eligible)

Eligible Residential Building Types

• Single-family detached homes

• Secondary suites in detached homes with separate utility meters

• Permanently fixed mobile homes on foundations

• Duplexes, triplexes, row homes, or townhomes with individual gas or electricity meters

If you rent your home, a landlord consent form must be submitted with your application.

You must also pre-register and receive an eligibility code before completing any HVAC upgrade.

Existing Heating System Requirement

Your home must currently be primarily heated by one of the following:

• Natural gas, propane, or oil

• Electricity (baseboards, radiant floors/ceilings, electric furnaces or boilers)

• Wood or other solid fuel systems