| Upgrade | Apartment | Mid-terrace | Semi-D / end | Detached |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat pump (to water) | €9,500 | €12,500 | €12,500 | €12,500 |
| Heat pump (air-to-air) | €7,500 | €7,500 | €7,500 | €7,500 |
| Heat-loss assessment | €200 | €200 | €200 | €200 |
Standard 2026 SEAI rates, by dwelling type. Amounts are for guidance — confirm current figures with SEAI or your installer.
Air-to-water, ground source, water source and exhaust-air heat pumps attract up to €12,500 for houses (€9,500 for apartments). Air-to-air systems attract €7,500. Before you install, your home needs a technical heat-loss assessment — SEAI grants €200 towards it for homes built before 2007 — to confirm the house is suitable and won't be expensive to heat.
Your home must reach a required insulation and airtightness standard first, which is why heat pumps are usually done alongside insulation upgrades. The work must be carried out by an SEAI-registered heat pump installer, with a BER assessment afterwards.
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Up to €12,500 for a house with an air-to-water, ground, water or exhaust-air heat pump (€9,500 for apartments), or €7,500 for an air-to-air system, plus €200 towards the required heat-loss assessment.
Usually, yes. Your home must pass a heat-loss assessment, and most homes need insulation upgrades first so the heat pump runs efficiently and cheaply.
Air-to-water heat pumps heat radiators and hot water and get the larger grant. Air-to-air systems heat the air directly, like reversible air conditioning, and get €7,500.