Heat pump grants in Ireland
The SEAI heat pump grant is up to €14,500 since 6 October 2026. It is made up of up to €10,500 for the heat pump, up to €2,000 for central heating upgrades and €2,000 boiler scrappage. The home must have been built before 2021.
What the SEAI heat pump grant pays
| Part of the grant | Amount |
|---|---|
| Heat pump, air source or ground source | Up to €10,500 |
| Central heating upgrade, such as radiators | Up to €2,000 |
| Boiler scrappage | €2,000 |
| Maximum for a house | €14,500 |
Not every home gets all three parts. The amount depends on the system fitted and the heating it replaces, and SEAI never pays more than the cost of the works. The maximum for an apartment is €11,500.
The full rules are on SEAI's heat pump grant page.
Who qualifies
- The home was built before 2021
- The work is done by an SEAI-registered contractor
- The heat pump is on SEAI's approved product list
- A BER assessment is done before and after the installation
- Attic and wall insulation meets the SEAI minimum, or is upgraded as part of the project
Who gets the boiler scrappage payment?
Since 6 October 2026, SEAI adds €2,000 when the heat pump replaces an oil or gas boiler, a solid fuel system or electric storage heating. It is also paid to homes with no central heating, and is added automatically to heat pump applications already in progress.
Heat pump cost after the grant
An air to water heat pump costs €9,000–€14,000 installed. For a 3-bed semi replacing an oil boiler, with radiator upgrades:
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Installed price | €14,000 |
| Heat pump grant | Up to €10,500 |
| Central heating upgrade grant | Up to €2,000 |
| Boiler scrappage | €2,000 |
| Cost after grant, if all three apply in full | Little or nothing |
Most homes replacing oil or gas pay about €4,000 or less. A home that qualifies only for the €10,500 heat pump part pays more. See the heat pump cost breakdown.
How to claim the grant
- Get quotes from SEAI-registered heat pump contractors
- Apply to SEAI and wait for grant approval before any work starts
- Have the heat pump installed and commissioned
- Get the BER assessment done after the work
- Submit the grant claim to SEAI
Is there a grant for an air to air heat pump?
An air to air heat pump qualifies for up to €9,500, but only when it replaces your main fossil fuel or electric storage heating. A single unit added alongside an existing boiler does not qualify. You can claim the standard heat pump grant or the air to air grant, not both.