New Windows, Real Savings: Cracking the Code on Ontario Window Rebates

Ontario homeowners can get paid back for new windows through the Home Renovation Savings Program, which offers $100 per rough opening for ENERGY STAR-certified replacements. Federal support is soon expanding to Ontario through the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program.

Replacing old, drafty windows is one of the best investments you can make in your home, and in 2026, Ontario homeowners have real programs that can put money back in their pockets for doing it. 

Whether you’re dealing with cold drafts, high energy bills, or windows that simply won’t open anymore, there’s a good chance an Ontario window rebate program can help offset the cost.

The tricky part is knowing what’s active. Search results are full of outdated information about programs that closed years ago, like the original Canada Greener Homes Grant. 

This guide breaks down exactly what Ontario homeowners can apply for right now, what’s coming later this year, and how to apply for a window rebate in Ontario without wasting time on programs that no longer exist.

Ontario Window & Door Rebate Programs at a Glance

The Home Renovation Savings Program: Ontario's Main Window Rebate

The primary Ontario window rebate today is the Home Renovation Savings Program (HRSP) by Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy, with support from the Ontario government. It’s currently the most accessible window replacement rebate available to Ontario homeowners, offering flexible options based on the scope of your project.

What You Can Get

The Home Renovation Savings Program is split into two paths: one requiring at least two upgrades and a home energy assessment, and another requiring one or bundled upgrades without an assessment.

The bundled upgrades path requires a home energy assessment and at least two energy-saving upgrades. Homeowners who complete can receive the following rebates:

• $100 per qualifying window, door, or skylight rough opening
• Up to $7,700 for insulation upgrades, including attic, wall, foundation, and exposed floor insulation
• Up to $250 for air sealing
• $500 for heat pump water heaters
• A $600 rebate toward the cost of your home energy assessments

There’s no cap on the number of openings you can claim for, so replacing everything from a bay window to a full run of sliding doors can add up to a meaningful rebate on top of your energy savings.

Under the second path, homeowners can pursue single or bundled upgrades without a home energy assessment, including: 

• up to $12,000 for a heat pump unit replacing an existing heat pump system
• up to $10,000 for solar panels and battery storage
• up to $1,250 for attic insulation
• $100 for a smart thermostat
• up to $200 toward energy-efficient appliances

Who Qualifies

To be eligible for this Ontario home renovation rebate, you generally need to:

1. Own a detached house, semi-detached house, row house, townhome, or condominium
2. Have lived in the home for at least six months
3. Heat with electricity, natural gas, oil, propane, or wood
4. Have not started renovations yet, since work completed before your home energy assessment will not qualify
5. Install ENERGY STAR certified windows, doors, or skylights as full-unit replacements, since replacing only the glass does not qualify

To claim the door rebates and window rebates specifically, you will need to replace at least three window openings, one door, one skylight, or one sliding door rough opening.

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How the Home Energy Assessment Works

1. A registered energy advisor needs to complete a pre-retrofit home energy assessment before any renovation work begins. This is where they document your existing windows, doors, and insulation, and confirm which upgrades will qualify.
   
2. Once your project is complete, a second, post-retrofit energy assessment confirms the work meets program standards and finalizes your rebate amount. Skipping either assessment or starting work before the first one is done can disqualify your entire application, so this step should always come first when planning your project timeline.
   
3. The program is currently scheduled to run until November 30, 2026, though funding availability could change that timeline, so it’s worth booking your energy assessment sooner rather than later if you’re planning a project this year.

The Energy Affordability Program: Free Upgrades for Income-Eligible Households

Separate from the HRSP, Save on Energy also runs the Energy Affordability Program (EAP) for income-eligible Ontario households. Rather than a cash rebate, the EAP is fully funded: there’s no cost to eligible participants.

Through a free energy needs assessment, an energy expert identifies opportunities to improve your home's comfort and lower your energy costs. 

Depending on your household income and how your home is heated, eligible upgrades can include: 

• draft-proofing and weatherstripping around windows and doors
• attic and basement insulation
• smart thermostats
• ENERGY STAR appliances
• a free cold-climate air-source heat pump or ground-source heat pump (occasionally)

This program will not fully replace your windows, but it can meaningfully reduce drafts and energy loss for qualifying lower-income households while you plan a larger window replacement project.

Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program: Coming to Ontario

You may also have heard about the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP), a federal government program for window replacement and other retrofits that operates differently from the Canada Greener Homes Grant that came before it. 

Rather than a rebate you claim after paying out of pocket, CGHAP uses a direct install model in which approved households don’t pay for the retrofit at all.

CGHAP launched in Manitoba in September 2025 and, as of mid-2026, has expanded to Quebec, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Ontario has not yet signed a delivery agreement, but the federal government has indicated more provinces will be added throughout the year.

Once available, CGHAP is expected to prioritize low- to median-income homeowners and tenants, with windows and doors listed as eligible upgrades. Program details will be confirmed through Natural Resources Canada as each province comes online, and we’ll update this guide the moment Ontario details are confirmed, so bookmark this page if you want to be among the first to know.

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The Home Energy Loan Program: For Toronto Homeowners

If you live in Toronto, there’s an additional option worth knowing about. The Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) offers a low-interest loan of up to $125,000 for energy retrofits, including window and door replacements, with rates generally ranging from about 3.08% to 4.67% depending on your term.

This is not a rebate, but Toronto residents can pair it with an HRSP rebate to spread the cost of a larger project and achieve greater savings overall. You’ll need to own a detached, semi-detached, row house, duplex, triplex, or other low-rise residential building of three storeys or fewer to qualify, and repayments are made through your property tax bill.

Learn More: Your Guide to the Toronto Home Energy Loan Program

Other Programs Worth Knowing About

A couple of additional options exist for specific situations. 

• The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) offers the CMHC Eco Improvement program, which provides a 25% refund on your mortgage loan insurance premium when you complete at least $20,000 in energy-efficient renovations within two years of closing. 
• The CMHC Eco Plus applies to newly built, CMHC-insured homes with an energy efficiency certificate.
• The HST/GST New Housing Rebate and the Ontario New Housing Rebate, though not specifically designed for window replacement projects, apply to new home construction or substantial renovations that replace 90% or more of a home's interior. 

For most homeowners, simply upgrading their windows and doors makes the Home Renovation Savings Program the more relevant option, but it’s worth knowing these options exist if your project is part of a larger renovation.

Programs That Are No Longer Active

As of 2026, the following home improvement grants for Ontario homeowners are closed to new applicants:

• The Canada Greener Homes Grant, which offered up to $5,000, closed to new applications in 2024.
• The Canada Greener Homes Loan stopped accepting applications on October 1, 2025.
• The Home Efficiency Rebate Plus program has also closed in December 2025.

If a contractor quotes you a price based on any of these, it’s worth double-checking their information before moving forward.

How to Apply for a Window Rebate in Ontario

Knowing how to apply for a window rebate in Ontario comes down to following the right order of operations. Here’s the general process for the HRSP, which covers most homeowners today:

1. Book your home energy assessment first. A registered energy advisor needs to visit your home before any renovation work begins.
2. Get your upgrade recommendations. Your energy advisor will outline eligible upgrades, which is a good time to confirm that your windows and doors qualify.
3. Hire a licensed contractor and install ENERGY STAR-certified products. Keep all product labels and documentation until your final assessment is complete.
4. Schedule your post-retrofit assessment. This confirms the work meets program standards and calculates your final rebate amount.
5. Submit your documentation through the Save on Energy portal and wait for it to be processed. Rebates typically take several weeks to arrive once your paperwork is complete.

Working with an experienced local installer can make this process much smoother, since they’ll already be familiar with what documentation the assessors expect to see.

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FAQs About Ontario Window Rebates

Key Takeaways

• The Home Renovation Savings Program offers $100 per window or door rough opening for Ontario homeowners
• ENERGY STAR-certified, full-unit window replacements are required to qualify for any window rebate in the Ontario program
• The Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program is not yet active in Ontario, but is expected later in 2026
• Income-eligible households may qualify for free upgrades through the Energy Affordability Program
• Toronto homeowners can pair rebates with the Home Energy Loan Program for additional low-interest financing
• A home energy assessment must be booked before starting any renovation work to remain eligible

Why This Matters for Your Next Window Project

Between an active Ontario window replacement rebate and a federal program on the way, there’s never been a better time to plan your window replacement carefully. Combining an Ontario energy rebate with the right products means you’re not just saving during installation. You’re also lowering your energy bills, boosting resale value, and adding comfort for years to come.

At Clera Windows + Doors, we design, we manufacture, we install, you save. That means you get factory-direct pricing on ENERGY-STAR certified windows and doors without sacrificing quality or craftsmanship, plus a family-run team that helps you understand exactly which upgrades qualify for available Ontario window rebate options. 

Ready to explore your choices? Book a free consultation with Clera today and find out how much you could save on your next window or door project.