Updated for 2026 · All four UK nations

UK heat pump grants, explained

Every current government scheme that helps cover the cost of a heat pump — what's on offer, who qualifies, and the official link to apply for each one. Our installer directory covers the East of England, the West Midlands, Greater Manchester and Greater London, but this guide applies UK-wide.

England & Wales
England & Wales · UK Government

Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)

£7,500 — air/ground source · £2,500 — air-to-air

The flagship UK heat pump grant. Covers air source, ground source and (from 28 April 2026) air-to-air heat pumps. A temporary £9,000 grant applies to eligible off-gas-grid homes currently heated by oil or LPG, running 21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027.

How to apply: Your MCS-certified installer applies on your behalf — the grant is deducted from your invoice as a voucher, no repayment, no income cap.
Requires: A valid EPC (under 10 years old). As of April 2026, outstanding insulation recommendations no longer block your application.
Official gov.uk page → Check your eligibility → See the full application walkthrough →
Wales
Wales · Welsh Government

Nest scheme

Free home energy improvements

Welsh homeowners and eligible private tenants can access Nest alongside the UK-wide Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Nest can fund a heat pump installation together with insulation and other efficiency measures, mainly for lower-income households.

How to apply: Directly through the Nest scheme website or helpline, separate from your installer.
Nest scheme website →
Scotland
Scotland · Scottish Government

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan

Up to £9,000 grant + £7,500 0% loan

Scotland runs its own scheme, separate from BUS — you can't claim both. Up to £7,500 as a grant, rising to £9,000 for households in remote rural or island areas, plus an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500 to cover the remaining cost.

How to apply: Directly through Home Energy Scotland — unlike BUS, you must apply before installation begins, not through your installer.
Note: Once you receive a written funding offer, you have up to nine months to complete the installation and claim.
Home Energy Scotland →
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland · NI Housing Executive

Affordable Warmth Scheme

Up to £7,500 (income-tested)

Northern Ireland does not have access to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme. Support here is smaller and means-tested: the Affordable Warmth Scheme offers heating and insulation improvements for private owner-occupiers with a household income under £23,000. Heat pump installations may be included where appropriate, alongside insulation and general heating work.

How to apply: Through the NI Housing Executive.
NI Housing Executive →
Note: Grant amounts, eligibility rules and scheme deadlines are set by government and can change. This page reflects the rules as of 2026 — always confirm current details on the official page linked above, or with an MCS-certified installer, before relying on a specific figure.