Guide 01 · Grants & incentives
Every euro of support for a heat pump in Ireland
Grants now stack to €14,500 for a house. Here's what each one covers, who qualifies, and the order you need to do things in so you don't lose out.
The four grants that stack
SEAI's heat pump support is made up of four parts. Every eligible home gets the heat pump unit grant. The central heating grant applies when your installer's design needs new radiators or underfloor heating. The Renewable Heat Bonus and the boiler scrappage grant apply when you replace an oil, gas, solid fuel or electric storage system.
| Grant | House | Apartment | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump unit | €6,500 | €4,500 | The heat pump, cylinder and installation |
| Central heating upgrade | €2,000 | €1,000 | New radiators, pipework or underfloor heating, where needed |
| Renewable Heat Bonus | €4,000 | €4,000 | Replacing an oil, gas, solid fuel or electric storage system |
| Boiler scrappage | €2,000 | €2,000 | Top up for the same switch, open since 6 October 2026 |
| Total, up to | €14,500 | €11,500 |
Already applied? You still get the scrappage grant
Who can apply
- Owner occupiers, private and commercial landlords
- Companies (including owner management companies) and registered charities
- Holiday home owners and Approved Housing Bodies
- The home must have an MPRN and have been built and occupied before 2021
Not sure what you need?
See each system inside a home like yours, with what it does and what it costs.
Two ways to claim
1. Individual grant: you manage it
Best if you only want a heat pump, or are upgrading step by step. You hire an SEAI registered technical advisor and contractor, and claim the grant yourself after the works.
2. One Stop Shop: they manage it
A registered One Stop Shop handles the survey, works, paperwork and final BER. It's for deeper retrofits: the home must have been built before 2011 and reach at least a B BER after works with a heat pump installed. One Stop Shops can access a wider range of grants and deduct them from your bill upfront.
Free upgrades if you're on certain welfare payments
Through the Warmer Homes Scheme, SEAI fully funds upgrades, including heating, for homeowners receiving qualifying social welfare payments. Separate, higher grant amounts also apply on some individual measures for these households.
Low cost loans for the rest
The government backed Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme lets you borrow from €5,000 to €75,000, unsecured, over up to 10 years, with rates from 2.99% depending on the lender and loan size. The project must be supported by an SEAI grant and improve your BER by at least 20%. Participating lenders include PTSB, AIB, Bank of Ireland, Avant Money (with An Post Money) and a number of credit unions.
What about air to air units and A/C?
SEAI offers a separate grant for air to air heat pumps (the wall mounted units that heat and cool). Cooling only air conditioning does not qualify for any home energy grant. If you're a business, see the tax & VAT guide for allowances on energy efficient equipment.
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