Heat Pump Grant Rises to £9,000 From 1 July 2026: What It Means For You

Update (10 June 2026): Confirmed — from 1 July 2026 the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant for air source and ground source heat pumps rises from £7,500 to £9,000. If you’re considering a heat pump, the timing of your application just became worth real money.

What’s changing

• Air source heat pump grant: £7,500 → £9,000 from 1 July 2026
• Ground source heat pump grant: £7,500 → £9,000 from 1 July 2026
• Air-to-air heat pumps: £2,500 (introduced April 2026, unchanged)
• No income test; scheme extended to March 2030 with a £400m budget for 2026-27

What it means in practice

A typical air source heat pump installation costs £8,000–£15,000 before grants. At £9,000, the new grant covers the majority of a typical install — bringing many projects into £2,000–£6,000 net territory, comparable to a premium boiler replacement.

If your installation can be scheduled after 1 July, the higher voucher applies. Talk to your installer about application timing — the grant is claimed by the installer on your behalf, and the application date determines the amount.

Who qualifies

• You own the property (homeowners and small landlords)
• You’re replacing a fossil-fuel system (gas, oil or LPG)
• The property has a valid EPC with no outstanding loft/cavity insulation recommendations (or you address them)
• England and Wales only — Scotland has separate Home Energy Scotland funding

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