The SEAI Heat Pump Grant Explained
Up to €12,500 towards a heat pump for Irish homes, as of July 2026. What the grant covers, who qualifies, and how to claim it.
Grant figures confirmed against SEAI
The SEAI Heat Pump Grant Covers Up to €12,500 of Your Installation
The SEAI heat pump grant covers a major share of the cost of switching an Irish home to a heat pump, worth up to €12,500 in total for a typical house as of July 2026. It is run by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland on behalf of the government, and it is the single biggest reason to make sure your installer is registered.
How much is the SEAI heat pump grant?
The support increased sharply on 3 February 2026 and now stacks up from three parts. An air-to-water or ground source system, the kind that heats your whole home and hot water, attracts up to €6,500 for the heat pump itself. Homes replacing an oil, gas, solid fuel or electric storage system get a €4,000 Renewable Heat Bonus on top, and up to €2,000 more covers heating system upgrades such as new radiators where the technical survey calls for them. An air-to-air system attracts up to €7,500 in total, and apartments qualify at lower amounts.
It is worth reading that top figure as a ceiling rather than a default. The three parts are earned separately: the heat pump amount applies to every qualifying install, the Renewable Heat Bonus only where a fossil fuel or electric storage system is being replaced, and the heating upgrade amount only where the technical survey actually calls for work such as new radiators. A home already running on an efficient system, needing no emitter changes, will see a smaller total than a home switching off oil and upsizing radiators at the same time.
Registration is the gate everything else hangs on. The grant is paid against work carried out by a contractor on the SEAI register, so an installer who is not on it does not make the claim harder, it makes the claim impossible. That is the one thing worth confirming before a survey rather than after a quote, and it is the reason every listing on this site is drawn from the official register rather than from a directory sign-up.
What the SEAI Heat Pump Grant Means for Your Home
Three things decide the grant: how much you get, whether your home qualifies, and how the money reaches you.
How Much You Get
Up to €12,500 in total for a house, as of July 2026. That stacks up from €6,500 for the heat pump itself, a €4,000 Renewable Heat Bonus for replacing an oil, gas, solid fuel or electric storage system, and up to €2,000 towards radiator and pipework upgrades where the survey calls for them.
Who Qualifies
Homes built and lived in before 2021 that do not already have a heat pump generally qualify. A registered technical advisor confirms the home is suitable and sizes the system first.
How It Is Paid
You apply to SEAI once the work is agreed with a registered installer. After the installation and paperwork, SEAI pays the grant into your bank account, usually within six to eight weeks.
How to Apply for the SEAI Heat Pump Grant
The process runs in a clear order. Choose a heat pump installer on the SEAI registered contractor database, because the grant cannot be paid otherwise. Have the technical assessment carried out, agree the work, and make your grant application to SEAI.
Registration is the thing that unlocks the grant, so it is the first thing checked on every listing here. Before a heat pump goes in, most advisors recommend upgrading insulation first, using an SEAI-registered insulation contractor so that work qualifies for its own grant.
Find a grant-eligible installerSEAI Heat Pump Grant, Answered
How much is the SEAI heat pump grant?
As of July 2026, total SEAI support for a heat pump in a house is up to €12,500. That is made up of €6,500 for an air-to-water or ground source heat pump, a €4,000 Renewable Heat Bonus when you are replacing an oil, gas, solid fuel or electric storage system, and up to €2,000 towards heating system upgrades such as new radiators. An air-to-air system attracts up to €7,500 in total.
Who qualifies for the SEAI heat pump grant?
Homes built and occupied before 2021 that do not already have a heat pump generally qualify. Your installer must be registered with SEAI, and a technical assessment confirms the home is ready before work begins.
How do I apply for the grant?
You apply to SEAI once the work is agreed with a registered installer. SEAI pays the grant directly into your bank account after the installation is complete and the paperwork is submitted, usually within six to eight weeks.
Do I need a technical assessment first?
Yes. A registered technical advisor carries out a home energy assessment to confirm the property is suitable and to size the system. This step is part of the grant process.
Can I claim the grant myself?
SEAI requires the installer to be on its registered contractor list for the grant to be paid, but you make the grant application. Listings here are drawn from the SEAI register at the time of checking, so confirm on SEAI before you book.
Should I insulate before installing a heat pump?
Good insulation lets a heat pump run cheaply, so many homeowners upgrade attic and wall insulation first. A well-sealed home needs a smaller system and keeps running costs down after the grant.
What is the difference between the €6,500 and €12,500 figures?
The €6,500 is the grant for the heat pump itself, which is the line item most quotes are built around. The €12,500 is the total SEAI support a house can attract, and it covers other qualifying measures as well as the heat pump, so it is not a straight deduction from an installed heat pump price.
Do apartments get the same grant amount?
No. Apartments qualify at lower amounts than houses. The figures quoted here are for a house unless stated otherwise.
Is the grant paid to me or to the installer?
In practice most SEAI-registered installers manage the application as part of the job and deduct the grant from what you pay, so you pay the net amount rather than claiming the money back yourself.
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What each measure is worth as of July 2026, and what the figure actually covers.
| Measure | SEAI support | What the figure covers |
|---|---|---|
| Air-to-water or ground source heat pump | €6,500 | The heat pump itself, the line item most quotes are built around |
| Air-to-air heat pump | Up to €7,500 | Total support for an air-to-air system in a house |
| Total support for a house | Up to €12,500 | The heat pump plus the other measures a home qualifies for |
| Solar PV | Up to €1,800 | A domestic solar electricity system |
Amounts confirmed against SEAI on 28 July 2026. Apartments qualify at lower amounts. Every figure depends on the installer being on the SEAI register, because the grant is paid on work carried out by a registered contractor.
Find a Grant-Eligible Heat Pump Installer Near You
SEAI heat pump support is up to €12,500 (as of July 2026). Listings are drawn from the SEAI register. Confirm on SEAI before booking.
That registration matters. SEAI requires grant-funded work to be carried out by a contractor on its register, so choosing someone who is not on it can put the claim at risk. Listings on this site are checked against the official register (July 2026), but registration can change, so confirm it on SEAI before you book.