Canada Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (COHA) Program - Closed July 31, 2026

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The Canada Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (COHA) program, now also known as the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program, closed to new applications on July 31, 2026. The program provided grants for low- and median-income households switching from oil heating to an eligible heat pump, administered through Natural Resources Canada. Existing applicants have until January 31, 2027 to upload their final receipts. If you are switching from oil to a heat pump in 2026, check the official NRCan page and the Ontario Home Renovation Savings program at homerenovationsavings.ca for any available support. contractor.ca is not a government program and is not affiliated with the Government of Canada.

COHA is Closed - What to Do Now

Check if you have an existing application
If you applied before July 31, 2026, you have until January 31, 2027 to upload your final receipts and attestation form. Visit the official NRCan OHPA page or contact Environment and Climate Change Canada ([email protected], 1-800-668-6767) for processing instructions.
Check the Home Renovation Savings program
Ontario homeowners switching from oil heating may still access the Home Renovation Savings program at homerenovationsavings.ca for heat pump rebates. Confirm eligibility and amounts at homerenovationsavings.ca before purchasing equipment.
Check for any new federal support
The OHPA program is transitioning to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Visit the official NRCan page or contact [email protected] to ask about any new federal support programs for households switching from oil heating.
Get matched contractor quotes
contractor.ca can connect you with reviewed local contractors experienced with heat pump installations. Confirm all available rebate programs with your contractor before purchasing equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the COHA (OHPA) program still accepting applications?

No. July 31, 2026 was the last day to apply to the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA/COHA) program. No new applications are being accepted. Existing applicants have until January 31, 2027 to upload their final receipts and mandatory attestation form. Check the official NRCan page for details.

What replaced COHA for households switching from oil heating?

For current heat pump rebates available to Ontario homeowners, see the Ontario Home Renovation Savings program at homerenovationsavings.ca. For any federal programs targeting oil-to-heat-pump conversions, check the official Natural Resources Canada website or contact Environment and Climate Change Canada ([email protected], 1-800-668-6767), which now manages this program area.

I have an existing COHA application. What is my deadline?

Existing applicants have until January 31, 2027 to upload their final receipts and the mandatory attestation form. Contact the program directly via the NRCan page or Environment and Climate Change Canada for current processing instructions.

contractor.ca is not a government program and is not affiliated with Enbridge Gas, the IESO, or the Government of Canada. Rebate eligibility depends on your specific home, utility, and the program requirements at time of application. Always verify current amounts and eligibility directly at the official program website before starting work.

Canada Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (COHA) Program - Closed July 31, 2026

COHA is Closed - What to Do Now

Frequently Asked Questions

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