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Can I get help with my heating or power bills as a senior?

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There is no single federal program that pays seniors' heating bills. Help comes from your province or territory and sometimes your power company: a bill credit, a yearly heating grant, emergency help, or free energy upgrades. What you can get depends on where you live, your age and your income.

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Are you behind on a heating or power bill, or have you had a disconnection notice?

Do you live in Ontario?

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Call your utility today. Ontario has emergency help.

Why

In Ontario, if you are behind on your bills, emergency help can pay up to $500 toward electricity ($600 if your home is heated by electricity) and up to $500 toward natural gas. These are the amounts posted when we checked in October 2026.

What to do next

  1. Call your utility the same day. Ask how to apply for emergency help, and about a payment plan or equal monthly billing.
  2. Call 211 to find local emergency funds, food banks and other help.
  3. Once the emergency is handled, run this check again and answer No to the first question to see ongoing help, such as the Ontario Electricity Support Program.

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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Call your utility or fuel company today.

Why

Calling before a bill is overdue, or as soon as you get a disconnection notice, gives you more choices. Ask about a payment plan, an equal monthly billing plan and any emergency help they run or can refer you to.

What to do next

  1. Call your utility or fuel company the same day. Ask about a payment plan, equal monthly billing and any emergency help.
  2. Call 211 to find local emergency funds, food banks and other help.
  3. Once the emergency is handled, run this check again and answer No to the first question to see ongoing help where you live.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Where do you live?

Which province do you live in?

Which one?

Which province do you live in?

Which province do you live in?

Which territory do you live in?

Is your household's after-tax income $38,000 or less?

Household income is the income of everyone in your home added together, after tax. Renters and owners can both get Ontario's power bill credit.

Does any of these apply to your household?

You heat your home with electricity, someone uses certain medical devices at home, or someone in your home is Indigenous.

Likely eligible

You likely qualify for the Ontario Electricity Support Program.

Why

The Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) takes money off each electricity bill for lower-income households. On the current Ontario Energy Board table, households with after-tax income of $38,000 or less get $45 to $75 a month, depending on household size.

What to do next

  1. Apply online at OESP.ca or call 1-855-831-8151.
  2. People 65 or older renew every 5 years instead of every 2.
  3. Also claim the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit on the ON-BEN form with your tax return. In Northern Ontario, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit is up to $189 for a single person or $290 for a family, for July 2026 to June 2027.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Likely eligible

You likely qualify for the higher Ontario Electricity Support Program credit.

Why

The Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) takes money off each electricity bill for lower-income households. On the current Ontario Energy Board table, people who heat with electricity, use certain medical devices or are Indigenous get $52 to $113 a month.

What to do next

  1. Apply online at OESP.ca or call 1-855-831-8151. Say that you heat with electricity, use a medical device or are Indigenous.
  2. People 65 or older renew every 5 years instead of every 2.
  3. Also claim the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit on the ON-BEN form with your tax return. In Northern Ontario, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit is up to $189 for a single person or $290 for a family, for July 2026 to June 2027.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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You may get a smaller Ontario power bill credit.

Why

On the current Ontario Energy Board table, households with higher incomes get smaller Ontario Electricity Support Program credits, as low as $35 a month. Larger households can qualify with incomes up to $71,000. Your household size and income decide the amount.

What to do next

  1. Check the table at OESP.ca, or call 1-855-831-8151 and ask whether you qualify.
  2. Claim the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit on the ON-BEN form with your tax return. In Northern Ontario, also claim the Northern Ontario Energy Credit there.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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You may qualify for free energy upgrades in Quebec.

Why

Hydro-Québec's Modest Income Households program offers free energy upgrades under the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program, which pays the full cost of recommended upgrades for low- to median-income homeowners and tenants. Quebec's shelter allowance can also help if housing costs take a large share of your income.

What to do next

  1. Apply to Hydro-Québec's Modest Income Households program. Hydro-Québec decides who qualifies.
  2. Use our rent help check to see whether the shelter allowance fits you. It starts at 50 and is open to tenants, owners and boarders.

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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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You may qualify for free home upgrades in BC.

Why

BC Hydro and FortisBC offer free upgrades, such as insulation and heat pumps, to low- to median-income homeowners and tenants under the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program.

What to do next

  1. Apply through the program page of your utility, BC Hydro or FortisBC.
  2. If you are behind on a bill, call your utility and ask about a payment plan.
  3. If you rent and are 60 or older, use our rent help check to see whether SAFER fits you.

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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Are you 65 or older and do you own your home?

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You may get a low-interest loan for a new furnace.

Why

Alberta's Seniors Home Adaptation and Repair Program offers low-interest home equity loans to people 65 or older. The loan can pay for a new furnace or water tank. It is a loan, not a grant. The federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program took its last applications on July 31, 2026.

What to do next

  1. Read our home accessibility guide for how the Alberta loan works.
  2. Call Alberta Supports at 1-877-644-9992 and ask whether you qualify.
  3. For help with a bill, call your utility and ask about a payment plan or equal monthly billing.

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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Ask your utility and 211.

Why

The Alberta heating help in our guide is a home repair loan for owners 65 or older. We did not list another Alberta heating bill program.

What to do next

  1. Call your utility and ask about a payment plan, equal monthly billing and any help they run.
  2. Call 211 to find local help with energy bills.
  3. If you rent, use our rent help check for Alberta rent help.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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We did not find a Saskatchewan heating rebate for seniors.

Why

That does not mean none exists. For renters, the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit counts utilities as well as rent.

What to do next

  1. If you rent, use our rent help check to see whether the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit fits you.
  2. Call your utility and ask about a payment plan, equal monthly billing and any help they run.
  3. Call 211 to find local help with energy bills.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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You may qualify for free energy upgrades in Manitoba.

Why

Efficiency Manitoba's Energy Efficiency Assistance Program offers no-cost upgrades to lower-income households under the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program. That program pays the full cost of recommended upgrades, such as insulation and heat pumps, for low- to median-income homeowners and tenants.

What to do next

  1. Apply to Efficiency Manitoba's Energy Efficiency Assistance Program. It decides who qualifies.
  2. For help with a bill, call your utility and ask about a payment plan or equal monthly billing.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Did you receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) or the federal Allowance in 2025?

These are federal payments for people with low income. GIS is added to Old Age Security. The Allowance is for some people aged 60 to 64.

Likely eligible

You likely qualify for the New Brunswick Low-Income Seniors' Benefit.

Why

The New Brunswick Low-Income Seniors' Benefit pays $629 for 2026 to people who received the Guaranteed Income Supplement or the federal Allowance in 2025.

What to do next

  1. Apply by December 31, 2026. Call 1-833-796-0944 with questions.
  2. If you own your home and your heating system needs repair, ask Housing NB about the Homeowner Repair Program (1-833-733-7835). The forgivable part is up to $7,000 for seniors.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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The seniors benefit likely does not fit, but repair help may.

Why

The New Brunswick Low-Income Seniors' Benefit is only for people who received GIS or the federal Allowance in 2025. Housing NB's Homeowner Repair Program can help low-income owners fix heating systems; the forgivable part is up to $7,000 for seniors.

What to do next

  1. If you own your home, call Housing NB at 1-833-733-7835 about the Homeowner Repair Program.
  2. Check whether you might qualify for GIS. Many people who qualify never apply.

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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Check whether you got GIS or the Allowance in 2025.

Why

The New Brunswick Low-Income Seniors' Benefit pays $629 for 2026 to people who received the Guaranteed Income Supplement or the federal Allowance in 2025.

What to do next

  1. Sign in to My Service Canada Account, or look at your 2025 bank deposits, to see whether you got GIS or the Allowance.
  2. Call 1-833-796-0944 and ask whether you qualify. Apply by December 31, 2026.

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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Will you be 65 or older by March 31, 2027?

Is your household net income $45,100 or less?

Household net income is the net income of you and your spouse or partner, from line 23600 of your tax returns.

Likely eligible

You likely qualify for Nova Scotia's Seniors Care Grant.

Why

The Seniors Care Grant pays $750 for 2026-27 to people 65 or older by March 31, 2027 with household net income of $45,100 or less. You can use it for heating, home services such as snow removal, or health services.

What to do next

  1. Apply by December 1, 2026. Call 1-800-670-4357.
  2. Ask about the Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) on the same call.
  3. For free energy upgrades, ask Efficiency Nova Scotia about HomeWarming (1-877-434-2136).

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Check Nova Scotia's heating rebate and free upgrades.

Why

The Seniors Care Grant is for people 65 or older by March 31, 2027 with household net income of $45,100 or less. The Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) helps low- and modest-income households with home heating costs. Efficiency Nova Scotia's HomeWarming program offers free energy assessments and upgrades to eligible low-income households.

What to do next

  1. Call 1-800-670-4357 and ask whether you qualify for HARP.
  2. Call Efficiency Nova Scotia at 1-877-434-2136 about HomeWarming.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Your household income decides this.

Why

Nova Scotia's Seniors Care Grant pays $750 for 2026-27 to people 65 or older by March 31, 2027 with household net income of $45,100 or less.

What to do next

  1. Find your net income on line 23600 of your latest notice of assessment. Add your spouse's or partner's.
  2. Call 1-800-670-4357 and ask whether you qualify. Apply by December 1, 2026.
  3. Ask about the Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) on the same call.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Is your household income $50,000 or less?

Household income is the income of everyone in your home added together.

Likely eligible

You likely qualify for PEI's Winter Warming Program, and may get heating help too.

Why

The Winter Warming Program gives free upgrades, such as a programmable thermostat, LED bulbs and a heating system cleaning voucher worth up to $115, to households with income of $50,000 or less. The PEI Home Heating Program also gives low-income households up to $1,200 per calendar year.

What to do next

  1. For Winter Warming, call efficiencyPEI at 1-877-734-6336.
  2. For the Home Heating Program, apply through The Salvation Army until October 31, 2026, or through Access PEI, online or in person, from November 1, 2026.
  3. The Home Heating Program decides who counts as low income.

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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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You may still get PEI heating help.

Why

The PEI Home Heating Program gives low-income households up to $1,200 per calendar year. The Winter Warming Program's free upgrades are for households with income of $50,000 or less.

What to do next

  1. Ask whether you qualify for the Home Heating Program. Apply through The Salvation Army until October 31, 2026, or through Access PEI from November 1, 2026.
  2. If your income is $50,000 or less, call efficiencyPEI at 1-877-734-6336 about Winter Warming.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Do you own your home?

Do you live in Labrador?

Is your income $42,500 or less?

Is your income $65,000 or less?

Likely eligible

You likely qualify for the Provincial Home Repair Program.

Why

The Provincial Home Repair Program now includes energy savings repairs. From October 1, 2026 it offers a forgivable loan of up to $10,000 ($13,000 in Labrador) for owners with income of $42,500 or less ($65,000 in Labrador).

What to do next

  1. Apply through your regional NLHC office.
  2. Ask which energy savings repairs are covered before you hire anyone.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Likely not eligible

Your income is likely above the home repair limit.

Why

From October 1, 2026, the Provincial Home Repair Program is for owners with income of $42,500 or less ($65,000 in Labrador). We did not find another provincial heating program for seniors.

What to do next

  1. Call your utility and ask about a payment plan or equal monthly billing.
  2. Call 211 to find local help.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Your income decides this.

Why

From October 1, 2026, the Provincial Home Repair Program offers a forgivable loan of up to $10,000 ($13,000 in Labrador) for energy savings and other repairs, for owners with income of $42,500 or less ($65,000 in Labrador).

What to do next

  1. Find your income on your latest notice of assessment.
  2. Ask your regional NLHC office whether you qualify.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Look at rent help that includes heat.

Why

We did not find a Newfoundland and Labrador heating program for renters. The NLHC Rental Housing Program serves seniors with low income who pay more than 30% of their income on rent and heat.

What to do next

  1. Use our rent help check to learn about the Rental Housing Program.
  2. Call your utility and ask about a payment plan or equal monthly billing.
  3. Call 211 to find local help.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Are you 65 or older in 2026?

Is your net income under $154,206 if you are single, or under $217,470 for a couple?

Net income is on line 23600 of your tax return. For a couple, add both.

Likely eligible

You likely qualify for Yukon's Pioneer Utility Grant.

Why

The Pioneer Utility Grant helps people who are 65 or older in 2026 with heating costs. It pays up to $1,382.58 in Whitehorse or $1,466.50 elsewhere for 2026, and ends at net income of $154,206 for a single person or $217,470 for a couple.

What to do next

  1. Apply between July 1 and December 31, 2026. Late applications are refused.
  2. Apply online, in person at the Income Support Unit in Whitehorse, or by mail. Call 867-667-8772 or 1-800-661-0408, ext. 4.
  3. Reapply every year.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Likely not eligible

Your income is likely too high for the Pioneer Utility Grant.

Why

For 2026, the Pioneer Utility Grant ends at net income of $154,206 for a single person or $217,470 for a couple.

What to do next

  1. Check again next year if your income drops.
  2. Call your utility and ask about equal monthly billing.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Your income decides this.

Why

Yukon's Pioneer Utility Grant is for people 65 or older in 2026. It pays up to $1,382.58 in Whitehorse or $1,466.50 elsewhere for 2026, and ends at net income of $154,206 for a single person or $217,470 for a couple.

What to do next

  1. Find your net income on line 23600 of your latest notice of assessment.
  2. Call 867-667-8772 or 1-800-661-0408, ext. 4, and ask whether you qualify.
  3. Apply by December 31, 2026. Late applications are refused.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Likely not eligible

Not yet. The Pioneer Utility Grant starts at 65.

Why

Yukon's Pioneer Utility Grant is for people who are 65 or older in the year they apply.

What to do next

  1. Come back to this check in the year you turn 65. In 2026, applications opened July 1.
  2. For help with a bill, call your utility and ask about a payment plan, or call 211.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Are you 60 or older?

Which describes your home?

Is your household income $66,000 or less?

$66,000 is the limit in Zone 1 communities such as Yellowknife for the 2026-2027 heating season. Limits are higher in Zone 2 ($75,000) and Zone 3 ($87,000).

Likely eligible

You likely qualify for the NWT Senior Home Heating Subsidy.

Why

The Senior Home Heating Subsidy is for people 60 or older who own their home, or rent where heat is not included. For the 2026-2027 heating season (September to April), it pays up to $3,680 in Zone 1 communities such as Yellowknife, up to $4,480 in Zone 2 and up to $6,000 in Zone 3. Your income is under the lowest limit, $66,000.

What to do next

  1. Apply at an ECE Service Centre by March 15. Call 1-866-973-7252.
  2. Have a recent fuel or power bill and your latest notice of assessment ready.

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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Your community's zone decides this.

Why

For the 2026-2027 heating season, the Senior Home Heating Subsidy's income limit is $66,000 in Zone 1 communities such as Yellowknife, $75,000 in Zone 2 and $87,000 in Zone 3. It pays up to $3,680, $4,480 or $6,000, depending on the zone.

What to do next

  1. Call ECE at 1-866-973-7252 and ask which zone your community is in and whether you qualify.
  2. Apply at an ECE Service Centre by March 15.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Likely not eligible

Your income is likely too high for the subsidy.

Why

For the 2026-2027 heating season, the highest income limit for the Senior Home Heating Subsidy is $87,000, in Zone 3 communities.

What to do next

  1. Check again next season if your income drops.
  2. Call your utility or fuel company and ask about equal monthly billing.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Likely not eligible

The subsidy is for people who pay for their own heat.

Why

The NWT Senior Home Heating Subsidy is for owners, and for renters whose rent does not include heat.

What to do next

  1. If your rent is too high for your income, use our rent help check.
  2. If your lease changes so you pay for heat, check again.

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This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Likely not eligible

Not yet. The NWT heating subsidy starts at 60.

Why

The Senior Home Heating Subsidy is for people 60 or older.

What to do next

  1. Come back to this check in the year you turn 60.
  2. For help with a bill, call your utility or fuel company and ask about a payment plan, or call 211.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Are you 60 or older, and do you own and live in your home?

Is your household net income $100,000 or less?

Likely eligible

You likely qualify for Nunavut's Seniors Fuel Subsidy.

Why

The Seniors Fuel Subsidy is for people 60 or older who own and live in their home. It pays back the cost of up to 4,000 litres of heating fuel a year for households with net income of $100,000 or less.

What to do next

  1. Apply each year through your Income Assistance regional office.
  2. Keep your heating fuel receipts.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Likely not eligible

Your income is likely too high for the fuel subsidy.

Why

Nunavut's Seniors Fuel Subsidy is for households with net income of $100,000 or less.

What to do next

  1. Check again next year if your income drops.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Your household income decides this.

Why

Nunavut's Seniors Fuel Subsidy pays back the cost of up to 4,000 litres of heating fuel a year for owners 60 or older with household net income of $100,000 or less.

What to do next

  1. Find your net income on line 23600 of your latest notice of assessment.
  2. Ask your Income Assistance regional office whether you qualify.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Likely not eligible

Nunavut's fuel subsidy is for owners 60 or older.

Why

The Seniors Fuel Subsidy is for people 60 or older who own and live in their home.

What to do next

  1. If you rent, ask your Local Housing Organization about help. Our rent help check has more.
  2. Call the Nunavut Housing Corporation at 1-844-413-9355.

More help

This check is general information, not legal or financial advice. OAS Guides is not part of, or connected to, the Government of Canada or Service Canada. Only the government office that runs the program can decide whether you qualify, and we cannot promise any result. Figures were last checked on 2026-10-04.

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Where these rules come from

  1. Ontario Electricity Support Program (Ontario Energy Board)
  2. Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (Natural Resources Canada)
  3. Seniors Care Grant (Government of Nova Scotia)
  4. Pioneer Utility Grant (Government of Yukon)
  5. Senior Home Heating Subsidy (Government of the Northwest Territories)
  6. New Brunswick Low-Income Seniors' Benefit (Government of New Brunswick)

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