BUS Grant: £7,500 Off Heat Pumps in 2026

Quick Facts:

£7,500 grant for air source heat pumps
£5,000 grant for ground source heat pumps
No income limits - everyone qualifies
Installer applies for you (takes 5 minutes)
Grant automatically deducted from quote

Who Qualifies?

Almost everyone in England and Wales qualifies. There are NO income limits or means testing.

✅ You qualify if:

Property is in England or Wales
Replacing fossil fuel heating (gas, oil, LPG) or electric heating
Property has an EPC (can be expired - just needs to exist)
Heat pump is installed by MCS-certified installer
Heat Loss Survey completed (installer does this)

❌ You DON'T qualify if:

New-build home (completed after 2022)
Already had BUS grant on this property
Property in Scotland or Northern Ireland (different schemes apply)
Social housing (landlord must use different scheme)

How Much Do You Get?

Air Source Heat Pump

£7,500

Most common option

Ground Source Heat Pump

£5,000

Higher efficiency, higher cost

💡 Real Example:

Heat pump quote: £12,000
BUS grant: -£7,500
You pay: £4,500

Application Process (Easy!)

You don't apply yourself - your installer does it. Takes about 5 minutes.

Step 1: Get Quotes

Get quotes from MCS-certified installers. They'll include the grant automatically.

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Step 2: Heat Loss Survey

Installer completes a Heat Loss Survey (required for grant). This ensures correct sizing.

Step 3: Installer Applies

Before installation, installer submits application. Usually approved within 1-2 days.

Step 4: Installation

Heat pump installed. Grant amount deducted from final invoice. You pay the rest.

Common Questions

Is there an income limit?

No. Unlike ECO4 or Home Upgrade Grant, BUS has no income limits. Everyone qualifies.

Can I combine with other grants?

No. BUS cannot be combined with ECO4 or Home Upgrade Grant. But you can use it with 0% VAT (applies automatically to heat pumps).

What if my EPC is old/expired?

That's fine. An EPC just needs to exist (even if expired). Installer can order a new one if needed (£60-£120).

How long will the grant last?

Current scheme runs until 2028. Budget is monitored monthly. Apply sooner rather than later.

Next Steps

The hardest part is finding a good installer. Make sure they're:

MCS-certified (required for grant)
Experienced with BUS grant applications
Include Heat Loss Survey in quote
Show grant deduction clearly on quote

Find MCS Installers Cost Calculator (with grant)