Homeowner Resources : Funding Opportunities

Why it matters

Fixing up a heritage home can be very costly, so grants and rebate programs have been developed to offer homeowners some help.

Homeowner funding most often supports:

Conservation and restoration work on heritage designated or registered homes
Energy retrofits or upgrades on old homes

Resources

Energy Improvement Programs
» BC Hydro: Home Renovation Rebates
» FortisBC Home Renovation Rebate Program
» Clean BC Rebate Search Tool

Municipal Funding Programs
Some local governments offer grants or rebates as an incentive to conserve local heritage and community character.

See if your local government offers funding or rebates:

PLEASE NOTE: If your community is not on this map, they might still have funding opportunities available. Contact your local government to ask what support they provide owners of older homes. If none, advocate for the creation of incentive programs in their heritage policy. Learn more in our webinar, Exploring Incentives.

Do you know any local governments that offer funding but aren’t included on our map? Let us know at info@heritagebc.ca and we will add them.

FAQ

Is there funding for greening my heritage home?

Yes. Use Clean BC’s Rebate search tool, and check out BC Hydro and Fortis BC‘s energy improvement programs.

You can also contact your local government to see if they have special greening programs. They may have restrictions around who is eligible.

Is there funding for accessibility renovations/additions on my heritage home?

Funding for accessibility upgrades are available, however they are not specifically for older homes. You can find Tax credits and rebates on accessibility renovations for seniors and persons with disabilities through the Government of BC.

You can also contact your local government to see if they have special accessibility renovations programs. They may have restrictions around who is eligible.