Better Homes Lanark

Participating in the program is your choice. Here’s what makes you eligible:

• You must own a home in Lanark County (excluding Smiths Falls)
• All property owners must agree to join the program
• All property tax and other payments to the municipality must be in good standing
• You must be able to achieve a minimum 30% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or energy consumption, as indicated through an EnerGuide Home Energy Evaluation

As a Better Homes Lanark participant, you may be eligible for:

Funding via Lanark County

• A low-interest loan (2.75%) up to $40,000 and a minimum of $10,000
• Various non-repayable grants*:
• $1,000 for retrofit projects exceeding a 40% reduction in greenhouse gases or energy consumption
• $1,500 for incorporating climate resiliency measures
• Up to a total of $5,000 for households with an energy cost burden of greater than or equal to 6%. Energy cost burden refers to the amount of income spent on home heating and electricity.

*Funding through combined grants and loans cannot exceed $40,000.

You can stack existing funding programs onto Better Homes Lanark, allowing you to achieve even greater home energy efficiency and cost savings. The Retrofit Coach can help you identify other funding programs you may be eligible for.

Funding via Tay Valley Township

We also know the cost of an Energy Audit (around $600) may be an obstacle. The Township is offering an up-front loan for the energy audit where needed.

Funding via Lanark County

Step 1: Submit the Application Form to Lanark County to confirm your eligibility

Step 2: Receive your notice of eligibility

Step 3: Complete a pre-retrofit EnerGuide assessment (energy audit) through a certified NRCan Energy Advisor

Step 4: Meet with the Retrofit Coach to review your EnerGuide assessment and decide on the most effective home improvements

Step 5: Collect your quotes from contractors and submit a Funding Request Form

Step 6: Enter a Property Owner Agreement with your municipality and receive your initial disbursement

Step 7: Retrofit your home!

Step 8: Complete a post-retrofit EnerGuide assessment once the retrofits are complete

Step 9: Submit a Project Completion Report

Step 10: Receive your final disbursement

Step 11: Begin your repayment through your property tax bill

Application Form

Funding via Tay Valley Township

Step 1: Submit the Application Form for an up-front loan to complete Step 3 above, to Tay Valley Township to confirm your eligibility

Step 2: Receive your notice of eligibility

Step 3: Have energy auditor submit invoice directly to Tay Valley Township

Application Form

For more information, visit Better Homes Lanark, email or call 613-267-4200, extension 3105.