The heat pump grant: could you get £9,000 off?
The government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives a grant towards replacing a fossil fuel heating system with a heat pump. Here's the short version.
£7,500
Towards an air source or ground source heat pump.
Extra £1,500 until March 2027
If your home is heated by oil or LPG and has no mains gas connection. That's £9,000 in total.
Who can apply
- You own the property (homes, second homes, rentals and business premises can all qualify).
- You're replacing a fossil fuel system such as oil, LPG, gas or electric heating.
- The property is in England or Wales. Most new builds and social housing are excluded.
- The work is done by an MCS certified installer, and the grant comes off your quote.
Not sure if a heat pump suits your home? We'll give you honest advice, including when it isn't the right choice.
Information checked on 25 October 2026. Rules can change, so always check the latest on GOV.UK.