Financial support to improve your property, cut energy bills, make your home more accessible and carry out essential renovations.
There are several grants, financial supports and government schemes available in Ireland to help homeowners improve their properties, reduce energy bills, make homes more accessible and carry out essential renovations.
Whether you are planning to install solar panels, upgrade your insulation, replace windows and doors, install a heat pump or adapt your home for accessibility, you may be eligible for financial assistance. Explore the schemes below to find out what support may be available and how to apply.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) administers a range of grants to help homeowners improve energy efficiency, reduce heating costs and transition to renewable energy.
Homeowners can apply for grants towards eligible upgrades, including attic insulation, wall insulation, solar panels, heating controls, heat pumps and other qualifying measures. You must receive grant approval before starting work.
Official informationHomeowners may qualify for financial support towards installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels to generate electricity for their homes. Grant amounts and eligibility requirements depend on the current SEAI scheme rules.
Official informationEligible homeowners may qualify for support towards replacing inefficient windows and doors, subject to SEAI building fabric standards and other scheme conditions. Additional insulation work may be required for some properties.
Official informationSEAI provides support for eligible heat pump installations and associated heating system upgrades. The level of support depends on the installation, property and applicable grant conditions.
Official informationHomeowners who want to complete several energy upgrades together can use an SEAI-registered One Stop Shop. The provider manages the project, including the assessment, grant application and installation process. Eligible grants are deducted from the cost of the works upfront.
Official informationEligible homeowners receiving qualifying social welfare payments may receive fully funded energy upgrades, subject to the scheme's property and eligibility requirements. An assessment determines which improvements are suitable for the property.
Official informationLocal authorities administer housing adaptation supports to help eligible people make their homes more suitable for their needs and mobility.
Depending on the applicable scheme and assessment, works may include accessibility improvements, adaptations to bathrooms, extensions and other necessary alterations to make the home more suitable for the occupant's needs.
Information & eligibilityEligible applicants may receive assistance towards essential works that address mobility difficulties in the home, such as access ramps, grab rails and level-access showers. Applications and eligibility are managed through the relevant local authority.
Information & eligibilityGovernment-backed loans and supports can help fund the purchase, renovation and upgrading of homes.
Eligible first-time buyers may be able to access a government-backed loan to purchase and renovate a vacant or derelict property, subject to the scheme's requirements.
InformationEligible homeowners may be able to access government-supported, low-cost financing for qualifying energy-efficiency improvements. Loan eligibility, participating lenders and minimum borrowing requirements apply.
Official informationFinancial assistance may be available towards replacing domestic water supply pipes containing lead, subject to the applicable eligibility criteria and local authority requirements.
InformationThe grants available to you will depend on factors such as your property type, the age of your home, household circumstances, the work you intend to carry out and whether you have previously received grant assistance.
Grant amounts, eligibility requirements and application procedures can change. Always confirm the latest details with SEAI or your local authority before proceeding.
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