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Checked 2026-09-30

🏠 Grants for a heat pump or insulation in Estonia: where do I apply?

The short answer

Most countries support home renovation with grants, tax credits or cheap loans. The schemes change often, so always check the official portal before you order work.

📜 The rules in Estonia

Grants for heat pumps and insulation

Owners of small houses can get EIS's grant to replace a solid-fuel heater with a heat pump, pellet or wood boiler, or a district-heating connection: up to EUR 10,000, 50% (up to 70% in some towns). The round is open until the budget runs out.

  • Applications are submitted in the E-toetus environment run by Riigi Tugiteenuste Keskus. (eis.ee)
  • Apartment associations apply to EIS for the apartment-building reconstruction grant in announced rounds; the last round (EUR 80 million) was open 15 September to 15 October 2025. (eis.ee)
Eesti Ettevõtluse ja Innovatsiooni Sihtasutus (EIS)Runs the heating-system and building-renovation grants.🔗 eis.ee
Official source: eis.ee · Checked 2026-09-30

🪜 Step by step

  1. Find the national schemeThe official schemes in Estonia and who runs them are listed below.
  2. Check the conditions before you orderMany grants must be requested before the work starts, and often need a certified installer or an energy audit.
  3. Get quotesAsk for several quotes that state the equipment and the performance the scheme requires.
  4. Apply on the official portalUse only the official website below. Keep invoices and certificates for the payout or a check.

📇 Who to contact

Eesti Ettevõtluse ja Innovatsiooni Sihtasutus (EIS)Runs the heating-system and building-renovation grants.🔗 eis.ee/teenused/kutteseadmete-toetus
Toimetulekutoetus (kohalik omavalitsus)Free advice on energy costs and saving energyWhen bills are too high or you are behind on payments🔗 www.eesti.ee/eraisik/et/artikkel/toimetulek-ja-sotsiaalabi/rahaline-abi-ja-toimetulek/toimetulekupiir-ja-toimetulekutoetus

❓ Questions

Can I still apply after the work is done?

Often not. Many schemes require the application before the work starts. Check the official portal.

Is there extra help on a low income?

Some schemes pay more to low-income households. The portal below explains who qualifies.

Someone offers to handle the grant for me. Is that safe?

Be careful with door-to-door or phone offers. Check the company and apply through the official portal.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-30

🧭 Is this still correct?

We check this information carefully, but phone numbers, websites and rules change — and sometimes we get something wrong. Spotted a mistake or a change? Let us know below.

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