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Checked 2026-09-30

🏠 Grants for a heat pump or insulation in Austria: 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 Austria

Grants for heat pumps and insulation

The federal Sanierungsoffensive 2026 (boiler replacement 'Kesseltausch', renovation bonus) is closed: its budget is used up and new registrations are not possible. 'Sauber Heizen für Alle 2026' also no longer accepts registrations. Existing registrations are still processed.

  • The renovation bonus for thermal insulation was stopped on 2 February 2026; boiler-replacement registrations then ran until the budget was exhausted. (sanierungsoffensive.gv.at)
  • Federal funding can be combined with funding from your federal state (Bundesland). Check the state housing and renovation grants before you order any work. (oesterreich.gv.at)
  • 'Sauber Heizen für Alle' was for low-income households (e.g. social assistance or ORF-fee exemption) replacing oil, gas, coal or electric heating in their own house. Only households already registered can still apply. (umweltfoerderung.at)
Kommunalkredit Public Consulting (KPC) – UmweltförderungRuns the federal heating-replacement and renovation grants for private households; check here for any new call.🔗 umweltfoerderung.at
Wohnbauförderungen der Bundesländer (oesterreich.gv.at)Official overview with links to the housing and renovation grants of each federal state.🔗 oesterreich.gv.at
Official source: oesterreich.gv.at · Checked 2026-09-30

🪜 Step by step

  1. Find the national schemeThe official schemes in Austria 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

Kommunalkredit Public Consulting (KPC) – UmweltförderungRuns the federal heating-replacement and renovation grants for private households; check here for any new call.🔗 www.umweltfoerderung.at/privatpersonen
Wohnbauförderungen der Bundesländer (oesterreich.gv.at)Official overview with links to the housing and renovation grants of each federal state.🔗 www.oesterreich.gv.at/de/themen/bauen_und_wohnen/bauen/3
Energieberatungsstellen der BundesländerFree advice on energy costs and saving energyWhen bills are too high or you are behind on payments🔗 www.oesterreich.gv.at/de/themen/umwelt_und_klima/energie_und_ressourcen_sparen/1/energieberatung

❓ 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?

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