What is open for Quebec City homes in 2026
We read the Hydro-Québec and Québec government pages on October 21, 2026. Each card shows the date and links to the source.
Heat pump
ENERGY STAR model on Hydro-Québec's list. 5% bonus for combining two measures.
Central heating
Electric thermal storage, or with a central heat pump. Taken off the installer's invoice.
Solar, roof, appliances
Solar, roof insulation and caulking, induction range and heat pump dryer.
Insulation and windows
Rénoclimat, new terms since October 1, 2026. Higher for duplexes and triplexes.
Flood protection
Up to $35,000 in a flood zone after a diagnostic. Prevention only.
Federal oil switch
The federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program is closed.
Canada’s new heat pump rebate is worth up to $10,000. Get an email the day it opens
Planning a heat pump in Quebec City? Ottawa says you can add this on top of provincial rebates.
- Up to $10,000
- if your household earns below the median income
- $2,000
- for other homeowners who qualify
Stack it with the Quebec rebate open today
Ottawa says you can combine them. Each program has its own rules. Amounts are the most you can get.
Applications open early 2027
Join the launch alert
- Launch-day email, with what to do first
- Who qualifies for the $10,000, once Ottawa says
- A short hello now, so you know it worked
Know someone with old heating? Send them this.
Only emails about this rebate. No spam, no sales calls. Unsubscribe anytime.
How Ottawa says it will work (plans, not final rules)
- Apply online when your heating breaks or gets old
- Approved in 24 hours no home energy audit needed
- Payment approved in 5 days sent by direct deposit after you upload receipts
Read everything we know so far Official page: canada.ca
What Quebec City homes look like
The 2021 Census counted 265,710 households in the Ville de Québec.
- Owners and renters. 51% own and 49% rent, a much higher ownership share than Montréal.
- Houses. 80,885 households (30%) live in single-detached houses, 17,110 in an apartment in a duplex and 120,775 in apartment buildings under five storeys.
- Older homes. 135,525 homes (51%) were built before 1981.
- Repairs. 13,510 homes (5%) needed major repairs.
The median household total income was $70,500 in 2020, before tax.
Insulation and windows for a house
Under Rénoclimat's terms in force since October 1, 2026, a house can get up to $2,000 for the roof, $7,000 for exterior walls, $2,500 for foundations and $300 per window up to $4,500. A pre-work evaluation is no longer required, but the program recommends one and offers a grant of up to $500 for it. The Québec government's page says to keep eligible work and the contractor's signed compliance form, because the new online portal was promised for this fall and was not open yet. For the roof, LogisVert also pays $1,500 for insulation and caulking, so we count only the larger of the two.
Heat pumps and thermal storage
LogisVert pays up to $6,700 for an ENERGY STAR heat pump on Hydro-Québec's eligible list, with a 5% bonus if you combine at least two measures in one application. For central heating, an electric thermal storage system earns $15,000 and one paired with a central heat pump $22,000, deducted by the authorized installer from the invoice. Other LogisVert grants cover solar at $1,000 per installed kilowatt (up to 40% of the cost), an induction range at $250, and a heat pump dryer at $250. The portal is only in French.
Backup power and the new flood stream
Rénoclimat's new terms add up to $1,000 to connect a backup power source and up to $4,000 for a fixed battery, for principal residences and multi-unit buildings. The Adaptation stream pays for flood prevention: a submersible pump with a battery (up to $1,000), a backwater valve (up to $700) and a removable flood barrier (up to $800). Homes in a flood zone can take the guided path, which starts with a mandatory climate resilience diagnostic of up to $1,000 and then pays up to $35,000 or 75% of eligible expenses.
What we could not confirm
Some websites still list a Rénoclimat maximum of $3,750 or a Chauffez vert program, which we could not confirm on an official page. Ottawa's National Heat Pump Rebate is expected in early 2027. See our National Heat Pump Rebate guide.
Every rebate guide for Quebec City
Where to start in Quebec City
- Decide what is worth doing first: walls, roof, windows or heating.
- Check any heat pump against Hydro-Québec's eligible list before you buy.
- Hire a contractor who holds the right licences for each type of work.
- Keep invoices and the contractor's signed compliance form.
- Watch for Rénoclimat's new portal to open.
Common questions
How much does Rénoclimat pay for windows in Quebec City?
$300 per window, up to $4,500 for a house or $6,000 for a duplex, triplex or multi-unit building.
Can I get a grant for an electric thermal storage system?
Yes. LogisVert pays $15,000 for a system and $22,000 with a central heat pump, taken off the authorized installer's invoice.
Is a pre-work energy evaluation still required?
No. Under the terms in force since October 1, 2026 it is recommended but optional, and a grant of up to $500 is offered.
Does Rénoclimat pay for a battery?
Yes, a new grant of up to $4,000 for a fixed battery and up to $1,000 for a backup power connection, for principal residences and multi-unit buildings.
Does Québec City have its own home rebate?
We found no Ville de Québec home energy grant on Hydro-Québec's or the Québec government's pages.
What to do next
Not sure where your home fits? Run the Quebec rebate calculator, or read the province guide. Version française.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 21, 2026: Hydro-Québec: LogisVert for residential customers, Québec government: Rénoclimat new terms (French), Québec government: Rénoclimat overview (French), Statistics Canada 2021 Census Profile. All Quebec City rebates →
