In case you are planning to replace your windows this year, the good news is that Ontario has the active programs of rebates which are underway in 2026. Nevertheless, not all homeowners are lucky since they submit applications to programs which are already closed, and they may just not be aware of what is available.
This guide takes each and every active window rebate Ontario 2026 has to give, and breaks down the active rebate into easy to understand, accurate and up to date bite sizes, so that you do claim all the dollars that you rightfully deserve.
Program 1 — Home Renovation Savings Program (Active Until November 2026)
Ontario’s Home Renovation Savings Program offers rebates of up to $12,000 to help homeowners improve energy efficiency and comfort. Windows and doors are specifically included as eligible upgrades.
Ontario homeowners receive $100 back per eligible window and door rough opening. This program runs until November 2026.
To qualify, you must own an Ontario home — detached, semi-detached, row house, townhome, or condo. Choose Energy Star certified windows and doors to qualify. A licensed contractor must complete the installation — the program does not support DIY installations. Keep all receipts, model numbers, and contractor invoices on file.
The program runs two streams. The first requires a home energy assessment and bundles multiple upgrades together. The second is a simpler single-upgrade path that skips the assessment for certain eligible upgrades. Most homeowners replacing windows only take the single-upgrade path. However, if you are also upgrading insulation, air sealing, or a heat pump, the bundled path unlocks significantly higher rebate amounts.
Important: The program currently accepts applications. However, past Ontario rebate programs have closed suddenly when funding ran out. Act as soon as possible to secure your spot.
Program 2 — Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (Coming to Ontario)
The Greener Homes Affordability Program helps low-to-median-income households receive no-cost home retrofits. This includes windows and doors. Selected organizations manage all costs and logistics through a direct install model.
CGHAP runs on an $800 million budget over five years. It replaces the Canada Greener Homes Grant and delivers up to four times more value for eligible households.
Nevertheless, Ontario homeowners have a very crucial update. First province to inscribe an agreement was Manitoba in September 2025, but Ontario as of early 2026 has not announced its agreement yet in which case Ontario homeowners should wait until they hear before they apply.
The program will be focused on low-to-median income homeowners and tenants in participating provinces when it is launched in Ontario. Through the signing by the province, specific Ontario income thresholds will be announced. Eligible retrofits include insulation, air sealing, heat pumps, solar panels, windows, and doors.
Program 3 — City of Toronto Home Energy Loan Program
And, by the way, to Toronto home owners in particular, there exists another alternative that is worth considering. One such program is the Home Energy Loan Program which is a program of the City of Toronto that provides financing of energy retrofits, including windows, at a low interest.
It is not a grant, it is a loan but it enables you to finance the cost of your window replacement, at interest rates under the market, over a period. Also, it is eligible to be used together with the Home Renovation Savings Program rebate to make your out-of-pocket investment even less.
Programs That Are Now Closed in 2026
A good number of Ontario homeowners are continuing to seek programs that are no longer there. In 2024, the Canada Greener Homes Grant no longer accepted new applications and closed on December 31, 2025.
Canada Greener Homes Loan is not taking in applicants by October 1, 2025. In 2026, The Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+) is no longer accepting applicants.
Also, Home Renovation Savings Program substituted and assimilated a number of older Enbridge and Save on Energy programs. Thus in case you want a rebate program that you used in 2023 or 2024, has already been merged into the HRS program.
How to Stack Rebates for Maximum Savings in 2026
The most intelligent strategy that Toronto homeowner should adopt in the year 2026 is to add the Home Renovation Savings Program window rebate with other improvements in the same endeavor. In combination with windows and doors, air sealing, or an upgrade of a heat pump, you can get total rebates up to $12,000 in the HRS program.
Moreover, once Ontario signs its CGHAP agreement, eligible households can stack both programs. This effectively doubles the financial support available.
The correct order of Steps
Contractors deny most rebate claims when homeowners complete the work before the required pre-retrofit energy assessment. In case the bundled stream is to be assessed with EnerGuide previously, this is not optional. By opening the work early there is a loss of the rebate.
The proper order in which the bundled path should be is simple. To start with, you should reserve your free home consultation with Milano. Second, fill in your pre-retrofit EnerGuide home energy assessment. Third, continue with the installation of windows by a contractor with a license. Fourth, provide your paperwork with receipts and model numbers.
Finally, receive your rebate cheque or bill credit within 8 to 16 weeks after your energy advisor files your complete application.
Do Milano Windows Qualify for the 2026 Rebate Programs?
Yes – each of our windows is an Energy Star certified product and this is the basic eligibility criterion of the Home Renovation Savings Program.
In addition, our entire windows are built to Ontario Building Code standards and fitted by our own licensed in-house personnel, rather than subcontractors, thus meeting the contractor licensing standards of all currently operating rebate programs.
How Milano Handles your Rebate Documentation
As we have hundreds of window rebate Ontario 2026 projects in Toronto and the GTA annually, our team is well aware of the documentation requirements.
We help customers prepare paperwork and verify model eligibility. This prevents the common errors that get claims rejected.
For larger projects combining windows and doors, we structure the work correctly. This unlocks the higher rebate tiers under the bundled HRS path.
Get your free in-home work consultation scheduled now – our team will be able to make sure when you can get this or that rebate program applied at your home and how much money you can get back.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I get back on window replacement in Ontario in 2026?
You collect $100 back per qualifying rough opening window and door on their house under the running Home Renovation Savings Program. Provided you combine your replacement of windows with other energy improvements such as insulation or heat pump, you can receive a total rebate amounting to up to $12,000 as part of the HRS program.
The new CGHAP initiative can provide more services to eligible low-income families as soon as Ontario is able to sign its provincial agreement.
Do I need an energy assessment to claim the window rebate?
Not always. The one-upgrade option through the Home renovation savings Program does not entail a pre-retrofit assessment of windows separately.
Nevertheless, in case you want to add windows, insulation or mechanical upgrades to get a higher rebate, the bundled route does indeed need an EnerGuide home energy assessment done prior to any work being done.
Is the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program available in Ontario yet?
It is not clear whether Ontario either signed its provincial agreement with the federal CGHAP program as of March 2026. The province of Manitoba was the first to sign in September 2025.
The Natural Resources Canada site ought to announce it on Ontario homeowners. The present window replacement in Ontario is still the Home Renovation Savings Program.
Can I claim a rebate if I use Milano Windows & Doors?
Yes. Milano has installed windows that are certified to the Energy Star rating and they employ a licensed internal installation crew, as well as, both of these are mandatory under the Home renovation savings program. We can guide the customer with documents all the way to ensure that nothing is overlooked.