Better Homes Kingston
Better Homes Kingston is a program to encourage homeowners to undertake deep-energy retrofits. Homeowners who participate in the program can qualify for local improvement charge (LIC) financing at low interest rates to help fund energy saving retrofits to their homes.
Better Homes Kingston Update
The Better Homes Kingston pilot program launched on April 11th, 2022, and wrapped up in April 2026. In that time, the program helped fund over 365 projects, reducing emissions in participating homes by over 66% on average.
The program aims to relaunch in the spring of 2026, with a new set of funding and incentive opportunities.
Questions about Better Homes Kingston can be answered by visiting Better Homes Kingston | City of Kingston.
Other Home Improvement Programs
Home Winterproofing Program
Are you an Enbridge/Union Gas customer? If your home and household income levels qualify, you’ll get free insulation, draft proofing and a smart thermostat to reduce energy costs up to 30% and make your home more comfortable. Click the image to the left to learn more about the program. Fill out the Home Winterproofing Program Application Form to see if you’re eligible for free upgrades.
IESO Energy Affordability Program
The Energy Affordability Program provides support to income-eligible electricity consumers by helping them to lower their monthly electricity costs and to increase their home comfort. The program offers energy-saving upgrades tailored to the specific needs of your home, all at no cost. Click the image to the left to learn more about the program. Contact the IESO at 1-844-770-3148 to get started.
Kingston-Frontenac Renovates Program
The Kingston-Frontenac Renovates program offers eligible homeowners grants of up to $5,000 to make their homes more accessible or interest-free loans of up to $10,000 toward urgent repairs. Click the image to the left to learn more about the program. Any questions can be directed to Housing Department at 613-546-2695 ext. 4949 or housing@cityofkingston.ca.