Heat Pump Grants Ireland

The SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) offer grants of up to €12,500 for heat pumps in Ireland. This is through the new Heat Pump System Grant, effective from 3rd February 2026. The grant covers the heat pump itself, central heating upgrades like heat pump compatible radiators, and a Renewable Heat Bonus for switching from fossil fuels.

You can also get a €200 “Technical Assessment” grant to design a heat pump system for your home. And to really maximise your gains, there’s a deep retrofit grant of up to €25,000 for various home energy upgrades, including heat pumps.

Heat Pump Grant Amounts in Ireland

From February 2026, the SEAI introduced the Heat Pump System Grant – a bundle of three grant components that can provide up to €12,500 for houses or €9,500 for apartments. Here’s how it breaks down:

Important notes on the grant components:

• Heat Pump Installation: Covers air-to-water, ground-to-water, and exhaust air heat pumps. Air-to-air heat pumps remain at €3,500.
• Central Heating Upgrade: Covers new radiators or underfloor heating required for the heat pump system. Note: If you install both radiators and underfloor heating, you can only claim one grant of up to €2,000 (houses) or €1,000 (apartments).
• Renewable Heat Bonus: Available when you upgrade from a fossil fuel heating system (e.g., oil or gas boiler) to a heat pump. Your old system must be removed and replaced as part of the works.

SEAI Heat Pump Grant Criteria

To qualify for the SEAI heat pump grant, you must meet the following criteria:

• Your dwelling must have been built and occupied before 2021
• You must get a Technical Assessment done (for homes built before 2007, unless your BER shows HLI ≤ 2.3). Homes built from 2007 onward only need a Self-Declaration Form
• The heat pump must be installed by an SEAI-registered contractor
• Your house must be well insulated*
• You must not have previously received grant funding for a heat pump

*The Technical Assessment determines if your house is well enough insulated for a heat pump. If not, you have two options. Option one is to first insulate your house, and then get a heat pump. This way, you can get a generous grant for each step. Option two is to get a “deep retrofit” (more on that later).

Note: The grant cannot exceed your actual cost of works. If your installation costs less than the grant amount, you’ll receive the cost of works instead.

Heat Pump Technical Assessment Grants

A heat pump “Technical Assessment” is a professional report that informs the design of a heat pump system. For homes built before 2007, you’ll need a Technical Assessment unless your BER Advisory Report shows a Heat Loss Indicator (HLI) of 2.3 or less. For homes built from 2007 onward, a Self-Declaration Form is sufficient.

The SEAI offer a grant of €200 for Technical Assessments. That’s in addition to the €12,500 you can potentially receive for the heat pump system itself. But note you’ll only receive the €200 after your heat pump is installed.

SEAI Heat Pump Grant Application Process

Applications can be made through the SEAI Online BEH Application Wizard by selecting “Heat Pump System” on the Measures page. Here’s the process:

1. Get a Technical Assessment done on your home (if required – see above)
2. Upgrade your insulation as/if recommended by the Technical Advisor
3. Apply online at the SEAI grants portal.
   • Enter contact info and some details about your home
   • Enter your electricity meter number (MPRN). You can find this on your electricity bill
   • Select “Heat Pump System” on the Measures page
   • Wait for provisional approval
4. Choose a heat pump installer and agree a contract for installation
5. After works are complete, obtain a BER Assessment from an SEAI registered BER Assessor
6. Submit your Request for Payment form, Declaration of Works (signed by contractor, BER Assessor and yourself), and supporting documentation
7. The SEAI aim to pay your grant 4-6 weeks after receiving your documentation. However, some grant payments will be delayed to allow for inspections

Alternatively, you can apply through a One Stop Shop for a heat pump system grant.

One-Stop Shop Heat Pump Grants

A One-Stop Shop retrofit is a collection of upgrades to make a whole home energy efficient. This typically includes installing a heat pump. The One-Stop Shop retrofit scheme lets you claim a heat pump grant as part of a larger bundle. The Heat Pump System Grant (up to €12,500) can be combined with other eligible measures under the Better Energy Homes Programme, such as insulation.

Note: You cannot claim a separate Heating Controls grant when availing of the Heat Pump System Grant, as heating controls are included in the heat pump installation.

Convenience is a key benefit of deep retrofits. This is because you have only one grant application to make. And one contractor handles all the work.

Heat Pump Subsidies for Landlords

Landlords are eligible for a heat pump or deep retrofit grant for each of their properties. This is a golden opportunity for landlords. For example, the government contributes up to €12,500 to the value of each of your properties with heat pump grants in Ireland.

Meanwhile, energy efficiency is becoming more and more relevant to the rental market. Each year, BER ratings get more prominent on rental listings. Plus, warm homes retain the best tenants for longer.

Conclusion

The government offer generous heat pump grants in Ireland. With the new Heat Pump System Grant from February 2026, you can get up to €12,500 for a house or €9,500 for an apartment. This includes €6,500 for the heat pump, €2,000 for central heating upgrades, and €4,000 Renewable Heat Bonus when switching from fossil fuels. The first step to getting your heat pump grant is a Technical Assessment of your house (for pre-2007 homes). Alternatively, you can get a deep retrofit, which is a package of energy upgrades, typically including a heat pump. Grants for this are up to €25,000.