What the grants cover

80-90% of the total cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation. In some areas the cost to you may be even lower, thanks to generous funding from community organisations.
80% of the cost of an approved heater. This could be a heat pump or an efficient wood/pellet burner for the main living area. Heater grants are capped at $3000 including GST.

Eligibility for a grant

Checklist for an insulation grant

You own and live in a home built before 2008.
You (the owner) have a Community Services Card or live in an area identified as lower-income.
Your home does not have ceiling and underfloor insulation. If you had an insulation grant for a previous house, you can apply for a grant at your current home.

Checklist for a heater grant

You own and live in a home built before 2008.
You (the owner) have a community services card or live in an area identified as lower-income.
You have ceiling and underfloor insulation installed to EECA standards. An EECA insulation provider may need to do a quick check at no cost to you.
Your home does not already have 1 of the following fixed heaters that is operational in any living area of the house: heat pump, wood or pellet burner, flued gas heater or central heating system. If your home has 1 of these heater types, you are not eligible for a heating grant.

EECA uses the New Zealand Deprivation Index to determine lower-income areas.

Further information

Warmer Kiwi Homes Programme | EECA