From 6 October 2026, homeowners in receipt of certain Department of Social Protection payments can access substantially higher SEAI grants:
• Solar PV (up to 4kWp) plus a 5kWh battery: up to €9,000.
• Enhanced fixed-amount attic insulation (€2,500) and cavity wall insulation (€2,300) grants.
• Homes in HAP, RAS and RASP tenancies: attic insulation grants of €1,400–€2,500 and cavity wall insulation grants of €900–€2,300 depending on house type.
• Solar PV for the Medically Vulnerable Scheme expanded to fully funded 4kWp systems with 5kWh battery storage.
Qualifying DSP payments include: Fuel Allowance (National Fuel Scheme); Jobseeker's Allowance (over six months, with a child under seven); Working Family Payment; One-Parent Family Payment; Domiciliary Care Allowance; Carer's Allowance (living with the person cared for); and Disability Allowance (over six months, with a child under seven).
If you qualify for the fully funded option, see the SEAI Warmer Homes Scheme.
Homeowner receiving a qualifying DSP payment (see description). Property eligibility rules apply — check SEAI before applying.