People can apply for the Heating Assistance Rebate starting today.
The province has reduced this year’s rebate from 600 to 400 dollars.
It’s also lowered the income threshold for eligibility.
Last year, applications were open to families making $75,000 or less a year after tax and single-person households earning a net, annual income of $55,000 or less.
This year, the rebate is open to families earning a combined net, annual income of up to $45,000, and single-person households earning an after tax income of up to $30,000 a year.