The SEAI heat pump grant
SEAI pays up to €12,500 towards a heat pump in a house and €9,500 in an apartment. A replacement heat pump unit that hasn't had an SEAI grant before can get up to €6,500. The grant doesn't cover servicing or repairs.
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- €12,500top grant for a house
- €9,500top grant for an apartment
- €7,500air-to-air, house or apartment
- €6,500a replacement unit
What SEAI pays
| Heat pump | House | Apartment |
|---|---|---|
| Air to water | €12,500 | €9,500 |
| Ground source to water | €12,500 | €9,500 |
| Exhaust air to water | €12,500 | €9,500 |
| Water to water | €12,500 | €9,500 |
| Air to air | €7,500 | €7,500 |
For a house, the €12,500 is made up of up to €6,500 for the heat pump, up to €2,000 for central heating upgrades such as new radiators or underfloor heating, and a €4,000 Renewable Heat Bonus when the heat pump replaces an oil or gas boiler, solid fuel or electric storage heating. A technical assessment, with a €200 grant, comes first.
Full details are on SEAI's heat pump grant page.
Who qualifies
- The home must have been built and occupied before 2021, and have an MPRN.
- A home built before 2007 needs a technical assessment first, unless its BER shows a heat loss indicator of 2.3 or lower.
- You need grant approval before work starts, and the work must be finished within 8 months of the offer.
- The contractor must be SEAI-registered for heat pumps.
- A replacement heat pump that hasn't had an SEAI domestic grant before can get the unit grant: up to €6,500, or €4,500 in an apartment.
- The grant can't be more than the cost of the work, and it doesn't pay for servicing or repairs.
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Questions we get asked
How much is the SEAI heat pump grant?
Up to €12,500 for a house and €9,500 for an apartment. Air-to-air is up to €7,500.
Can I get a grant to replace my heat pump?
Yes, if the one you're replacing never had an SEAI domestic grant: up to €6,500 for the unit.
Is there a grant for heat pump repairs?
No. SEAI grants don't pay for servicing or repairs.
Do I need approval before the work?
Yes. Start before the grant is approved and you lose it.
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