HELP Contractor Resources

The City can make payments direct to the contractors on behalf of the homeowners. These payments are sent by cheque unless the contractor is on the prevetted contractor list then they are eligible for EFT payments. There are 3 types of payments offered for Contractors.

1. Deposit payments - These payments can be paid before the work begins, up to 50% of the retrofit cost. Deposit payments must be requested by the homeowner to be issued. 
2. Installment payments - These payments can be issued once the retrofit is complete. If the project has more than one retrofit, the first retrofits that are complete can be paid in full. The final retrofits will only be eligible to be paid up to 90% of the total project value until the homeowner receives their Final Project Details form, signed and initialed by their Energy Advisor at their post audit visit. Upon receipt of this form, any remaining payments can be issued. Installment payments must be requested by the homeowner to be issued.
3. Final payments - These payments can be issued once the Final Project Details form is signed and initialed by the post EnerGuide audit advisor. Once this form is received the City can issue any outstanding payments to the contractors on behalf of the homeowner. The homeowner must submit final invoices and request payment by the City.

If you have any questions about payments, please reach out to the program coordinator at homeenergyloanprogram@saskatoon.ca

There are a few eligible projects within the Home Energy Loan Program that require permits to be pulled and issued prior to payments being made. Any time a permit is required, deposit payments cannot be made until the permit is applied for. Eligible retrofits that require a permit include:

1. Exterior insulation 
2. Basement insulation 
3. Solar Installation 
4. Spray foam insulation 
5. Windows and Doors - Only need a permit if the size of the opening is changing!

For exterior, basement, or spray foam insulation please have the homeowner apply for a Home Addition, Renovation & Basement Development permit from the epermitting website.

For solar installation please have the homeowner apply for a Solar Panel permit from the epermitting website.

Permits are required whenever the envelope, structure, or roof load of the home is being altered!

Airtight Engineering recorded a number of training videos for realtors. Although these videos are tailored for Realtors, there is some great info on building science for professionals. Please see link to building science 101: house as a system. This video goes over concepts such as the house envelope, airtightness, ventilation, water, and energy balance.