The main SEAI grants
Grants are available for a range of upgrades. Amounts are set by SEAI and updated periodically — check seai.ie for the current values.
Insulation
Grant support for attic, cavity wall, external and internal wall insulation — usually the cheapest upgrade with the fastest payback.
Heat pumps
Support towards an air-to-water or other heat pump, typically following a technical assessment of your home's heat loss.
Solar PV
A grant towards solar panels that generate your own electricity, with the option to sell surplus back to the grid.
Heating controls
Support for upgraded heating controls that let you heat the right rooms at the right times.
One Stop Shop
A managed, deeper-retrofit route where a registered provider coordinates multiple upgrades and the grant paperwork for you.
Warmer Homes Scheme
Free upgrades for eligible homeowners on certain payments — a fully funded route rather than a part-grant.
Getting a grant
Check eligibility
Most grants require the home to have been built before a certain year and the work to be done by an SEAI-registered contractor. Confirm the details on seai.ie.
Apply before you start
In most cases you apply for grant approval before work begins — don't start the job until you have your grant offer.
Use a registered contractor
Grant-eligible work must be carried out by a contractor on the SEAI register, who provides the documentation you need.
Submit and get paid
After the work and any required BER assessment, submit your documents to SEAI and the grant is paid to you.
Always check seai.ie for current rates
Grant amounts, eligibility rules and schemes change over time. Treat this guide as an overview and confirm the latest details directly with SEAI before you apply.