SEAI Heat Pump Grant 2026 — €6,500 + €3,500 Bonus, Eligibility, and the BER Trap
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SEAI heat pump grant 2026: €6,500 for an air-to-water heat pump. Plus €3,500 bonus for a full-house fabric upgrade (where applicable — typically applies to retrofit, not new build). Net cost: €2,000–€8,500 for a typical 6–9 kW system. Conditional on a BER assessment after the work — the post-work BER must be in the eligible range. Eligibility: home must be built before 2011 for the full grant (existing dwellings). New builds may not qualify for the full grant; check the current scheme. The grant is paid after the work is complete and the BER is issued. SEAI also has a separate grant for solar PV (currently no grant for new build PV) and battery storage (varies year-on-year).
TL;DR
SEAI heat pump grant 2026: €6,500 for an air-to-water heat pump. Plus €3,500 bonus for a full-house fabric upgrade (where applicable).
Net cost: €2,000–€8,500 for a typical 6–9 kW system. Conditional on a BER assessment after the work.
Eligibility: home must be built before 2011 for the grant (existing dwellings). New builds may not qualify for the full grant; check current scheme.
When this matters most
You're applying for the SEAI heat pump grant.
When this doesn't apply
The grant is paid.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the SEAI heat pump grant in 2026?
€6,500 for an air-to-water heat pump. Plus €3,500 bonus for a full-house fabric upgrade (where applicable). Net cost €2,000–€8,500 for a typical 6–9 kW system.
Is the SEAI heat pump grant available for new builds?
Limited. The full grant is for existing dwellings (pre-2011). New builds may not qualify; check the current scheme. Solar PV grant is currently unavailable for new build.
When is the SEAI heat pump grant paid?
After the work is complete and the post-work BER is issued. The BER must be in the eligible range. Apply via the SEAI online portal.
Sources
SEAI, Heat Pump Grants 2026. https://www.seai.ie/grants/
Frequently asked questions
How much is the SEAI heat pump grant in 2026?
€6,500 for an air-to-water heat pump. Plus €3,500 bonus for a full-house fabric upgrade (where applicable). Net cost €2,000–€8,500 for a typical 6–9 kW system.
Is the SEAI heat pump grant available for new builds?
Limited. The full grant is for existing dwellings (pre-2011). New builds may not qualify; check the current scheme. Solar PV grant is currently unavailable for new build.
When is the SEAI heat pump grant paid?
After the work is complete and the post-work BER is issued. The BER must be in the eligible range. Apply via the SEAI online portal.