Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
Low-to-Median income households in Nova Scotia that heat their home with oil can NOW APPLY to receive up to $30,000 in funding to cover the full cost of switching to a heat pump.
See information below for more information on eligibility and ONLINE APPLICATION.
Eligibility
Homeowners may be eligible for the OHPA Grant if:
- their home is oil-heated as of January 2023 (this must be demonstrated with copies of their oil fuel bills from the 12 months preceding their application);
- they are the primary resident and owner of a single/ semi-detached home located in Nova Scotia and can provide proof of ownership; and
- their total household income is at or below the maximum annual household income after-tax, as determined by Statistics Canada and outlined in the below chart.
MAXIMUM ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME (Line 23600 minus line 43500 from your Tax Notice of Assessment)
NUMBER OF PEOPLE LIVING IN YOUR HOME
1 person | $37,260 |
2 people | $77,050 |
3 people | $98,900 |
4 people | $120,750 |
5 or more people | $126,500 |