Alberta

Calgary

Home Upgrades Program

Easy application

Tax filing not required

The Calgary Home Upgrades Program provides free home upgrades, DIY RetroKits, and multilingual workshops, all aimed at reducing your energy and water bills. HUP is available to eligible families living in Calgary. Anyone is welcome to attend a Workshop, Households that meet the income eligibility can receive a RetroKit and home upgrades.

The Home Upgrades stream requires income verification. Once verified, qualified renters and homeowners will receive a free home assessment to identify and install upgrades based on each household’s unique needs, such as new furnaces, insulation, and air-sealing to improve efficiency and comfort.

The program is designed to save gas, electricity, and water, reduce utility costs and improve the comfort, safety, and efficiency of Calgary homes.

The Home Upgrades Program is delivered on behalf of the City of Calgary by Kambo Energy Group.

To qualify for the Home Upgrades stream you must:

  • live in the detached home, duplex or townhome that was built before 1998;
  • have your name listed on the utility bill; and
  • meet program income qualifications.

Eligibility for this program is based on the number of people living in the household and total household income. Please [click here] to review the house income threshold.

Documents listed in this section are examples of what can be included with your application. Please review the application instructions (How to Apply tab) to confirm the supplemental and required documents for this benefit.

Please note that income verification is required to apply for the Home Upgrades stream.

To apply for the Home Upgrades Program, you will need to submit:

  • Documentation to confirm your income meets the eligibility criteria.
  • A copy of your utility bill with your name on it to confirm you are the primary utility holder.
  • If you are a renter, you will also need to submit a copy of your lease agreement.

You can submit any of the following documents to confirm your income meets the eligibility criteria:

  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) notice of assessment, CRA Proof of Income Statement, Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) letter
  • Recipient of other social benefits offered to income-qualifying individuals such as, Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH), Alberta Works, Alberta Adult Health Benefit, Rent Assistance Program Acknowledgement letter, or Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP)
  • Letter from a registered social worker confirming that you need this program

Please click here to review and access the application form for all three streams.

Please note that due to high demand, the Home Upgrades stream is now waitlisting applications. The RetroKits and Workshops remain open to eligible participants

For more information, applicants can contact the program administrators by:

Phone: 403-536-4006 Email: [email protected]

Last updated: July 14, 2026