Air Conditioner Assistance Program 2026
Applications and support for the 2026 Air Conditioner Assistance Program will be open April 7 to 21. Low-income seniors, pregnant individuals and families with infants are eligible to apply for a free portable AC unit. Supply is limited. Check eligibility and apply at toronto.ca/ACprogram.
Toronto continues to experience the effects of climate change, including more frequent, prolonged and extreme heat events. Excessive indoor temperatures are a significant concern for many, including vulnerable residents in multi-unit residential buildings without air conditioning.
In 2025, the City piloted a program to provide free portable air conditioners to low-income seniors with health-related needs for air conditioning living in multi-unit residential buildings. Close to 500 eligible recipients received a free portable air conditioner unit through the program.
This year, the program has expanded to provide 1,000 free portable air conditioners, and a new eligibility stream to support pregnant individuals and infants, while continuing to support seniors with health‑related needs.
This initiative aligns with climate change resilience efforts, including Toronto’s Heat Relief Strategy.
