Quick answer: The Canada Greener Homes Grant is closed. It stopped taking new applications in February 2024, and the final deadline for documents was December 31, 2025. In Ontario, the main replacement for insulation is the Home Renovation Savings Program, which pays up to $1,250 for attic insulation with no energy audit, or up to $7,700 for insulation on its bundle path.
Updated November 2026
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Key takeaways
- The Greener Homes Grant (up to $5,000) and the Greener Homes Loan are both closed to new applicants.
- Lower-income households may qualify for the federal Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program as it rolls out by province.
- For most Ontario homeowners, the Home Renovation Savings Program is now the rebate to use.
Federal and Ontario programs: status in 2026
| Program | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Canada Greener Homes Grant | Closed | New applications stopped February 2024. Final documents were due December 31, 2025. |
| Canada Greener Homes Loan | Closed to new applicants | Stopped taking applications October 1, 2025. |
| Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program | Rolling out | Income-qualified; delivered with provinces. |
| Oil to Heat Pump Affordability | Open | For oil-heated homes. |
| Home Renovation Savings (attic path) | Open | Up to $1,250 for attic insulation, no audit. |
| Home Renovation Savings (bundle path) | Open | Up to $7,700 for insulation with an assessment. |
What the old grant paid vs what you can get now
| Greener Homes Grant (closed) | Home Renovation Savings (open) | |
|---|---|---|
| Attic-only rebate without an audit | Not available | Up to $1,250 |
| Energy assessment rebate | Up to $600 | $600 (bundle path) |
| Insulation total | Within a $5,000 retrofit cap | Up to $7,700 (bundle path) |
| Applies to | All of Canada | Ontario |
What to do if you were waiting for the grant
- Stop waiting. The program is not coming back in its old form.
- Measure your attic or book a free assessment to find your current R-value.
- Pick an Ontario path. Attic only → attic path. Two or more upgrades → bundle path.
- Book before the program fills. Home Renovation Savings is first-come, first-served and currently scheduled to run until March 31, 2027.
Checklist
- Confirm you do not have an open Greener Homes file (check with Natural Resources Canada if unsure)
- Measure your attic insulation depth
- Decide between the attic path and the bundle path
- Book your free attic assessment
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canada Greener Homes Grant still available in 2026?
No. It closed to new applications in February 2024 and the final document deadline was December 31, 2025, according to Natural Resources Canada.
What replaced the Greener Homes Grant in Ontario?
For insulation, the Home Renovation Savings Program run by Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy. Lower-income households may also qualify for the federal Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program.
Is there still a $5,000 insulation grant?
Not as a single federal grant. In Ontario, the bundle path of the Home Renovation Savings Program pays up to $7,700 for insulation, and gas-heated homes can receive up to about $5,000 in total.
Can I still get the Greener Homes Loan?
No. The loan stopped taking new applications on October 1, 2025.
Get a free attic assessment
We will tell you which Ontario rebate fits your home and what you can expect back. Call (647) 250-0606 or book online. See all programs on our rebates page.