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Heat Pump Grant Ireland 2026

The 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 to be well insulated first, you must have a technical assessment, and you need grant approval before any work starts.

  • Up to €12,500 for most houses
  • Up to €9,500 for apartments
  • Technical assessment required first
  • Approval needed before work starts
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Last checked: October 2026. 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 much is the heat pump grant?

Since February 2026, the heat pump grant is made up of three parts:

PartUp to
Heat pump unit€6,500
Central heating upgrades (radiators and pipework)€2,000
Renewable heat bonus€4,000
Total for most houses€12,500

Apartments can get up to €9,500, and air-to-air heat pumps up to €7,500. The amount can be lower depending on your system and your current heating, so check SEAI's current rules for your home.

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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.

Who qualifies?

  • You own the home, or you're a landlord letting it
  • The home was built and occupied before 2021
  • The home is well insulated: a technical assessment must show its heat loss is low enough for a heat pump to work efficiently
  • You use an SEAI-registered contractor
  • You get grant approval before work starts

If your home isn't ready yet, the technical assessment will tell you which upgrades to do first, usually attic and wall insulation, which have their own grants.

How to apply, step by step

  1. Book a technical assessment with an SEAI-registered assessor. It checks whether your home is ready for a heat pump.
  2. Do any insulation work needed first, using the insulation grants if you qualify.
  3. Get quotes from SEAI-registered heat pump installers.
  4. Apply for the grant on SEAI's website and wait for approval.
  5. Have the heat pump installed once approved.
  6. Get a post-works BER and submit your paperwork to claim the grant.

What will I actually pay?

A heat pump system for a typical Dublin house usually costs €12,000–€20,000 before grants, including radiator and pipework upgrades. With a grant of up to €12,500, many households pay roughly €0–€7,500 themselves, depending on the system and what's needed.

Common mistakes that lose people the grant:

  • Starting work before approval
  • Using a contractor who isn't SEAI-registered
  • Skipping the technical assessment
  • Installing a heat pump in a poorly insulated home

Frequently asked questions

How much is the heat pump grant in 2026?

Up to €12,500 for most houses, made up of the unit grant, central heating upgrades and the renewable heat bonus. Apartments can get up to €9,500.

Do I need to insulate before getting a heat pump?

Usually, yes. A technical assessment must show your home's heat loss is low enough. If not, you'll need to insulate first.

Can I get the grant after the heat pump is installed?

No. You must have grant approval before work starts.

Can landlords get the heat pump grant?

Yes. Landlords can apply for rental properties that meet the conditions.

Is the heat pump grant means-tested?

No. It's not based on income.

How long does it take to get approval?

Approval often comes through quickly once you apply online, but allow time for the technical assessment and getting quotes before that.

Find vetted contractors for this work

By area:

  • Dublin 15: Blanchardstown, Castleknock, Mulhuddart, Ongar, Hansfield, Ashtown
  • West Dublin & Leixlip: Chapelizod, Palmerstown, Lucan, Leixlip, Adamstown, Clondalkin
  • Dún Laoghaire & South Coast: Blackrock, Booterstown, Monkstown, Dún Laoghaire, Dalkey, Killiney
  • North Dublin City: Artane, Cabra, Clontarf, Coolock, Drumcondra, East Wall, Fairview, Glasnevin, Phibsborough, Stoneybatter
  • South West Dublin: Tallaght, Citywest, Firhouse, Knocklyon, Ballyboden, Templeogue, Walkinstown, Kimmage, Rathfarnham, Terenure
  • South Dublin City: Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Sandymount, Ranelagh, Rathgar, Harold's Cross, Churchtown, Dundrum
  • Stillorgan, Sandyford & Foxrock: Mount Merrion, Stillorgan, Goatstown, Sandyford, Cherrywood, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Deansgrange
  • Dublin North Coast: Raheny, Baldoyle, Donaghmede, Howth, Sutton, Portmarnock, Malahide
  • North County Dublin: Swords, Lusk, Rush, Skerries

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