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How much grant money are you eligible for?

Tell us about your project and we'll match every Irish renovation grant you may qualify for, with maximum amounts and a link straight to the official application.

About your project

Eight quick questions. We don't store any answers.

Project type

Will this be your principal private residence?

When was the home first built and occupied?

SEAI grants mostly need occupation before 2021. Warmer Homes (below) needs before 2006 only — choose Before 2006 if that applies.

Has the property been vacant for 2+ years?Is the property derelict?Is anyone in the household living with a disability?Is the applicant over 66?Receiving Fuel Allowance / qualifying social welfare?In a Living City Initiative regeneration area?

Net household income (€, annual)

Only relevant for adaptation grants and Warmer Homes.

Amounts shown are statutory maxima — the actual award may be smaller. Always confirm on the official source before applying.

Your matched grants will appear here

Pick a project type to start.

SEAI grants

Cover insulation, heat pumps, solar PV, and heating controls for homes occupied before 2021 on Better Energy Homes. Pay-out is on completion of works by an SEAI-registered installer.

Vacant Property Grant

Up to €50,000 (or €70,000 if derelict) towards refurbishing a home vacant for two or more years. Available nationwide.

Means-tested supports

Housing Adaptation Grants (up to €30k) and the Warmer Homes Scheme (free upgrade) are based on household income and qualifying social welfare payments.

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Long reads

Where grants fit in the wider budget

A typical Dublin whole-home upgrade qualifies for €18,500–€28,500 of stacked grant offset in 2026 — but that still leaves the bulk of the project to fund. The cost guide shows what's left after the SEAI stack, with the 13.5% VAT treatment.

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