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Home Improvement Grants in Ireland

Grants can cover a large share of many home upgrades, from insulation and heat pumps to adapting a home for older people or refurbishing a vacant property. Choose a grant below to see how much you could get, who qualifies, how to apply and what you would pay after the grant.

  • SEAI energy grants and council housing grants
  • Amounts by home type
  • Step-by-step application guides
  • What you'll pay after the grant
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Official source: SEAI Home Energy Grants. Emergency Trade is independent and not part of SEAI or any council. Always confirm details with the official source before applying.

How home grants work in Ireland

There are two main sources of grants for home improvements:

  • SEAI (the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) funds energy upgrades such as insulation, heat pumps, solar panels and new windows. Most SEAI grants are paid after the work is done, and you must use an SEAI-registered contractor.
  • Your local council runs housing grants, such as grants to adapt a home for an older person or someone with a disability, and the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.

The single most important rule for almost every grant: get approval before any work starts. Work started before approval usually cannot be funded.

SEAI grant calculator

Estimate the grants you could get and what you might pay after grants. Takes under a minute.

Type of home
When was it built and first lived in?
Which upgrades are you interested in?

Estimates only, based on published 2026 grant amounts and typical Dublin prices. Grant amounts and rules can change: confirm on seai.ie before you apply.

Can I combine grants?

Often, yes. SEAI grants for different measures can usually be claimed together, for example attic insulation, wall insulation and a heat pump. Some council and SEAI grants can also be combined. Each grant page explains what it can be combined with.

Use the grant calculator

Not sure where to start? The calculator below estimates the SEAI grants you could get for your type of home, and what you might pay after grants, using typical Dublin prices.

Guides in this section

Heat Pump Grant Ireland 2026The SEAI heat pump grant is worth up to €12,500 for most houses and up to €9,500 for apartments in 2026. Your home needs… Insulation Grants Ireland 2026SEAI insulation grants cover attic, cavity wall, internal wall (dry lining) and external wall insulation. For attic and … Solar Panel Grant Ireland 2026The SEAI solar PV grant is worth up to €1,800 in 2026. It's worked out on the size of your system: a higher rate for the… Windows and Doors Grant Ireland 2026SEAI grants for windows and external doors are available in 2026: up to €4,000 for a complete window upgrade in a detach… Heating Controls Grant Ireland 2026SEAI offers a €700 grant towards upgrading your heating controls, such as zoned heating, room thermostats and programmab… Solar Water Heating Grant (Solar Thermal)SEAI offers a grant towards solar water heating, also called solar thermal, which uses roof panels to heat your hot wate… Heat Pump Technical AssessmentBefore you can get the SEAI heat pump grant, a technical assessment must show your home is ready for a heat pump. A €200… One Stop Shop Deep RetrofitWith SEAI's One Stop Shop service, a registered provider manages a whole-house energy upgrade for you, from assessment a… Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a DisabilityThe Housing Adaptation Grant helps pay for changes that make a home suitable for someone with a disability, such as a gr… Vacant Property Refurbishment GrantThe Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant gives up to €50,000 to refurbish a vacant property, or up to €70,000 if it's der… Mobility Aids GrantThe Mobility Aids Grant helps older people and people with disabilities pay for basic works that make moving around the … Housing Aid for Older People GrantThe Housing Aid for Older People Grant helps people aged 66 and over carry out essential repairs and improvements so the… Lead Pipe Replacement GrantThe Domestic Lead Remediation Grant covers 100% of the cost of replacing lead drinking water pipes in your home, up to €… Septic Tank GrantThe septic tank grant covers 85% of the approved cost of repairing, upgrading or replacing a domestic waste water treatm… Private Well GrantIf your home relies on a private well, your council may give a grant to improve it: 85% of the cost up to €3,000 for reh… Solar Panel Grant for BusinessesSEAI offers a solar PV grant for businesses and other non-domestic buildings, covering systems up to 1,000 kWp, with gra…

Frequently asked questions

What is the biggest home energy grant in 2026?

The SEAI heat pump grant, worth up to €12,500 for most houses.

Do I need approval before starting work?

For almost every grant, yes. Work started before approval usually can't be funded.

Are these grants means-tested?

SEAI energy grants are generally not means-tested. Council housing grants, such as the Housing Adaptation Grant, usually are.

Is Emergency Trade part of SEAI or the council?

No. We're an independent service that explains the grants and connects you with vetted local contractors. Always confirm details with the official source.

Get free quotes from vetted contractors

Tell us what you're planning, where the property is and when you'd like to start. We'll match you with a vetted local contractor. For anything urgent, call 083 056 8710.

Which upgrades are you interested in? (tick all that apply)

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When was the home built and first lived in?

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