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Do you qualify for the rebate?
Single people with an income of $27,000 or less and households of two or more people with an annual income of $42,000 or less qualify for a rebate. Households that receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement/Allowance from Service Canada or Income Assistance from the Department of Community Services also qualify.
Maximum rebate amounts
For oil, natural gas, propane, wood, wood pellets, etc.
- up to $200, based on your income
- bills must be dated January 1, 2011 or later
For electricity
- up to $200, based on your income
- bills must be dated January 1, 2011 or later and show that you have used at least 6,000 kWh of electricity in a 12-month period
| Individual Income Level | Household Income Level | Rebate Amounts - Oil, Propane, Gas, Electricity, Other Fuels Rebate Amounts |
|---|---|---|
| GIS or Income Assistance |
GIS or Income Assistance |
$200 |
|
$25,000 or less |
$40,000 or less |
$200 |
|
$25,001 - $25,500 |
$40,001 - $40,500 |
$175 |
|
$25,501 - $26,000 |
$40,501 - $41,000 |
$150 |
|
$26,001 - $26,500 |
$41,001 - $41,500 |
$125 |
|
$26,501 - $27,000 |
$41,501 - $42,000 |
$100 |