€2,000 Boiler Scrappage Grant Ireland: Now Live Under SEAI Scheme
Originally proposed in September, Ireland's €2,000 boiler scrappage grant is now live within SEAI's revised heat-pump grant bundle. See who qualifies and what changed.
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UPDATED 12 OCTOBER 2026 · ORIGINAL REPORT 23 SEPTEMBER
The €2,000 boiler scrappage grant is no longer just a proposal. SEAI now includes it within the revised heat-pump support scheme, which opened from 6 October 2026. The maximum combined support for qualifying houses with a water-based heat pump is €14,500, subject to all individual criteria.
For an actual oil-versus-heat-pump cost comparison, see our new worked analysis →
When this article was first published on 23 September 2026, the Minister had proposed a €2,000 payment for scrapping oil or kerosene boilers. The proposal has since been incorporated into the SEAI heat-pump grant scheme. Earlier references on this page to awaiting Cabinet approval or a January 2027 launch are now superseded.
What is confirmed in October 2026?
Under the current individual grant route, the potential combined support for qualifying detached, semi-detached and terraced houses installing a water-based heat pump is:
| Component | Maximum amount |
|---|---|
| Heat Pump Unit Grant | €10,500 |
| Central-heating upgrade grant, where required | €2,000 |
| Boiler Scrappage Grant, where eligible | €2,000 |
| Total possible grant | €14,500 |
The €2,000 scrappage element can apply when an eligible oil or gas boiler, solid-fuel or electric storage-heating system is removed. SEAI also describes eligibility for homeowners without existing central heating who are installing a heat pump. The central-heating grant is not automatic: the contractor’s design must show that qualifying radiator or underfloor-heating work is required.
SEAI separately publishes up to €11,500 for apartments with qualifying water-based heat pumps and up to €9,500 for air-to-air systems. Grants cannot exceed the cost of eligible works. Replacement of an existing heat pump has separate limits and generally cannot attract the scrappage and central-heating extras.
Who can apply?
For the individual Better Energy Homes route, the home generally must have been built and occupied before 2021, with an MPRN and a registered contractor. Owner-occupiers, eligible landlords and certain other property-owning organisations can apply.
Homes built before 2007 may require a heat-loss technical assessment unless a valid BER already shows a suitable HLI. Up to €200 is available for an eligible technical assessment. Apply and receive SEAI’s grant offer before starting the work.
Read our complete Heat Pumps in Ireland guide for heat-loss checks, radiators, system types and the application process.
Does the grant make replacing oil worthwhile?
It can improve the upfront calculation, but lifetime economics still depend on the homeowner’s actual oil price, electricity tariff, boiler efficiency, heat demand and achieved heat-pump SCOP.
Our newer article, New €14,500 Heat-Pump Grant: Is Switching From Oil Worth It?, includes two transparent charts showing hypothetical running costs and how varying grant eligibility affects the net installation bill.
For a broader project, use the Whole-House Retrofit Planner. If the planned heat pump increases daytime electricity demand, you can independently test solar payback and read the Solar Hub — but solar cannot be assumed to cover winter heating demand.
Bottom line: The originally proposed payment is now a confirmed SEAI grant component. Do not use old September reporting or assume all households automatically get the maximum amount. Check your eligibility against the current SEAI rules before paying a deposit.
