Most Irish homeowners qualify for at least one SEAI grant. The main conditions are about the age of your home, using a registered installer, and getting a BER assessment afterwards. Here is what actually matters.
For most grants your home must have been built and occupied before 2011. For solar PV and solar water heating the cut-off is before 2021.
Owner-occupiers and landlords can both apply. The property must be a private dwelling in the Republic of Ireland.
The work has to be done by a contractor on SEAI's register for the grant to be valid. You cannot claim for work you do yourself.
A Building Energy Rating assessment after the work is required for most grants. Solar PV is the main exception.
You generally cannot claim the same grant twice for the same home, for example insulating the same wall under two different grants.
Check your exact 2026 grant amounts, then get matched with vetted, SEAI-registered installers in your county.
Before 2011 for most grants, including insulation, heat pumps and heating controls. Before 2021 for solar PV and solar water heating.
Yes. Landlords can apply for grants on rental properties, subject to the same conditions as owner-occupiers.
Yes. The Warmer Homes Scheme provides free energy upgrades for homeowners who receive certain welfare payments. Eligibility is assessed by SEAI separately from the standard grants.
Usually yes. You can still grant-aid measures you have not done, as long as you are not claiming twice for the same work.