What BC Hydro pays for windows and doors in Vancouver
We re-read BC Hydro's window and door page on October 2, 2026. It says homes within the City of Vancouver municipal boundary are not eligible for the Tier 2 rebate, and FortisBC's listing carries the same exclusion. Nothing on either page names a replacement program for Vancouver, so we show none.
Windows and doors
BC Hydro's Tier 2 rebate ($100 per opening, up to $2,000) excludes homes inside the city boundary.
FortisBC windows and doors
FortisBC lists $100 each up to $2,000 for its customers elsewhere, but not in the City of Vancouver.
Insulation
BC Hydro's insulation rebate still applies in Vancouver.
Heat pump water heater
Available in Vancouver when you replace an electric primary water heater.
Free upgrades for lower incomes
Income-qualified customers can apply for no-cost upgrades.
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What this means in dollars
Replacing 12 windows and 2 doors in a house just outside the city line, in Burnaby for example, would be 14 openings at $100 each, or $1,400. The same job in Vancouver earns $0 from these two programs. Put that difference in your budget before you compare quotes.
Why Vancouver is excluded
BC Hydro's page says only that homes inside the City of Vancouver municipal boundary are not eligible for the Tier 2 window and door rebate. It does not give a reason, so we will not guess one. What matters for you is the practical result: neither BC Hydro nor FortisBC will pay it,.
Check whether your property sits inside the City of Vancouver boundary. Addresses in Burnaby, Richmond and the North Shore are outside it and can claim.
Where Vancouver's older homes stand
The 2021 Census counted 305,335 households in Vancouver. About 131,330 (43%) live in homes built before 1981, but 62% of households live in apartments and 55% rent. Only 18,275 own a detached house from before 1981. For those homeowners the window rebate is the missing piece, since insulation and water heater rebates still work.
Is it still worth replacing windows?
Vancouver's average January low from 2015 to 2024 was 1.7°C and the coldest day was -14.1°C. Winters are mild and damp. Replacement windows with a low U-factor can still cut drafts and noise and reduce condensation. But without a rebate the payback is slow, so ask whether repairs, weatherstripping or storm panels meet your goal for less.
Keep the U-factor of 1.22 or lower in mind when you buy. If the rules change or you move outside the boundary, your windows will already qualify.
What you can still claim
BC Hydro's insulation rebate pays up to $5,500 across attic, wall, basement and floor areas, and the heat pump water heater rebate pays up to $1,000 when you replace an electric tank. A second eligible upgrade can earn a bonus of up to $2,000. See our Vancouver insulation page and water heater page.
If your income is lower
BC Hydro sends income-qualified customers to the CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program instead, and the two cannot be combined. The 2026 program document lists no insulation or window rebates, so the free Energy Conservation Assistance Program is the route to ask about.
How to claim in Vancouver
- Confirm whether your address is inside the City of Vancouver boundary.
- If it is, skip the window rebate and ask about insulation and water heater rebates instead.
- If it is not, get quotes for windows with a U-factor of 1.22 or lower.
- Keep the invoice and photos of each manufacturer label.
- Apply within six months of the invoice date.
Common questions
Can I claim the window rebate in Vancouver?
No. BC Hydro and FortisBC both exclude homes in the City of Vancouver from the Tier 2 window and door rebate.
Which nearby cities can claim?
Homes outside the City of Vancouver boundary, such as in Burnaby or Richmond, can claim if they meet the other rules.
Does the insulation rebate apply in Vancouver?
Yes. Insulation, heat pump and heat pump water heater rebates still apply to eligible homes.
Is there a CleanBC window rebate?
We found none. The 2026 Energy Savings Program document lists no window or insulation rebates.
Will the exclusion change?
We re-read BC Hydro's page on October 2, 2026 and it still lists the exclusion. We check the page monthly.
What to do next
Read Vancouver insulation rebates and heat pump rebates for what still pays here.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 9, 2026: BC Hydro window and door rebates, BC Hydro program eligibility, FortisBC window and door rebates, Statistics Canada 2021 Census, table 98-10-0233-01. All Vancouver rebates → Every BC Hydro rebate →
