Upper Austria grant · checked on 27 September 2026
Heat pump grant Upper Austria 2026
Upper Austria subsidises the switch to a heat pump with up to 1.700 € from federal state funds. The federal grant has been exhausted since 10.07.2026, new funds are budgeted for 2027. Here you can find out what the federal state pays, when you submit the application and where.
The most important facts in brief
Federal state subsidy
up to 1.700 €
Application
after implementation
Federal subsidy
currently exhausted
Checked
27 September 2026
No quote, no application for a public subsidy. Get quotes from up to three checked installers, free of charge and without obligation.
Upper Austria subsidises heat pumps with 100 € per kW nominal heat output, up to a maximum of 1.700 € (max. 50 % of net costs). Can be combined with the federal grant (2026 exhausted, new funds in 2027).
Mühlviertel and Innviertel cooler, Linzer Becken and Donauraum milder. Standard design of 6–10 kW covers most houses.
Federal government: The federal funds for the Sanierungsoffensive 2026 (renovation offensive, including Kesseltausch and „Sauber Heizen für Alle") are exhausted. Since 10.07.2026, no new registrations or applications are possible; applications already submitted will continue to be processed. What this means
Funding programmes in Upper Austria
Förderprogramm für Wärmepumpen (heat pump subsidy programme, federal state of Upper Austria)
up to 1.700 €
Amount
max. 50 % of the eligible costs
Application
after implementation
Office
Land Oberösterreich, Abt. Umwelt & Wasser (Upper Austria, Dept. of Environment & Water)
Method
Direct grant
Conditions
100 € per kW nominal heat output
Private (detached/semi-detached house, max. 2 flats, main residence)
Replacement of fossil heating
Design flow temperature max. 55 °C, ηs proof depending on design (see below)
EHPA quality label, refrigerant GWP ≤ 750, ID from the GET product database in the data sheet
Smart grid capability („SG Ready") via manufacturer's proof
For air source heat pumps: max. 35 dB specific noise immission (Lr,spez) at the neighbour's property line
Combination requirement: PV ≥ 3 kWp OR solar thermal ≥ 6 m² OR 10 years of 100 % green electricity
Hydraulic balancing mandatory; heat and electricity meters for the SPF (JAZ) calculation
No connection to renewable local/district heating possible within a radius of 35 m
New buildings excluded
Flow temperature: max. 55 °C — ηs ≥ 150 % (design up to 35 °C) or ≥ 125 % (above). Check this early — it determines the eligibility for a grant. More about flow temperature
Geothermal and water/water: 170 €/kW, max. 2.800 € (with higher ηs). Valid until 31.12.2026 subject to available funds; can be combined with the federal public subsidy as soon as it is open again.
Some municipalities pay their own subsidy in addition to the federal state. Choose your municipality, then you will see the federal state and municipality with all conditions in one overview.
Choose your federal state, then you will see all public grants with their conditions at a glance.
Your public grants in Schwechat
Municipality of Schwechat
up to 600 €
Federal state of Lower Austria
no direct subsidy
Federal government
currently exhausted
Public grant from the municipality of Schwechat
up to 600 €
Amount
10 % of the investment costs, maximum 600 €
Application
up to 12 months after the final invoice, at the Rathaus Schwechat (town hall)
Valid since
1. December 2023
Conditions
Only when switching from a fossil heating system to a heat pump
Heat pump with a coefficient of performance (COP) of at least 3,0
Main residence in Schwechat, Rannersdorf, Mannswörth or Kledering; the house is located in the municipality
New system, installed by an installer
A federal state or federal grant is not a prerequisite, but is preferred if the budget is tight
For several combined measures, a maximum of 1.000 € in three years
Replacement of a fossil heating system (oil, gas, coal/coke, night storage/direct storage heaters)
EHPA quality label for the heat pump, refrigerant GWP ≤ 2.000
Design flow temperature max. 55 °C
Heat pump under 100 kW; no possibility to connect to highly efficient local/district heating
Measure completed by 31.12.2026
Applications are submitted after implementation, at the latest 12 months after the invoice date and by 31.01.2027 at the latest. According to the guidelines, the hot water heat pump bonus of 300 € only applies in combination with a biomass central heating system and therefore does not apply to a heat pump heating system. State budget 2026: 9 million €, no legal entitlement — this also covers pending cases from 2025.
Federal government: The federal funds for the Sanierungsoffensive 2026 (renovation initiative: Kesseltausch and „Sauber Heizen für Alle") are exhausted. Since 10.07.2026, no new registrations or applications are possible; applications already submitted will continue to be processed.
Your public subsidies in Carinthia
Federal state of Carinthia
up to 4 700 €
Federal government
currently exhausted
We haven't checked the municipalities in Carinthia individually yet. Ask at your Gemeindeamt (municipal office) if they offer their own grant.
In addition, there is the public subsidy from the federal state of Carinthia:
Heating replacement according to Richtlinie 6 (guideline 6), section B (BW-L128)
up to 3 000 €
Type
Grant
Application
after implementation
Office
Federal state of Carinthia, Abteilung 1 – Gemeinwohl, Wohnen und Sport (Department 1 – Public Welfare, Housing and Sports)
+ 1 500 € solar system (simultaneous installation of a solar thermal system)
+ 200 € hydraulic balancing
Conditions
Heat pump according to EHPA criteria, refrigerant GWP ≤ 750, flow temperature max. 55 °C, under 100 kW
Building permit at least 20 years old (for energy-efficient building services 5 years from completion of construction)
Only measures started after 31.12.2025
Application after completion, online only; an online appointment is mandatory
Subject to available funds, in order of receipt
Richtlinie 6 (BW505), section E: If the federal grant is discontinued, the federal state grant is "still possible" — according to section B. Fossil fuel replacements with an invoice dated before 10.07.2026 will not be processed under section B.
Federal government: The federal funds for the Sanierungsoffensive 2026 (renovation initiative: Kesseltausch and „Sauber Heizen für Alle") are exhausted. Since 10.07.2026, no new registrations or applications are possible; applications already submitted will continue to be processed.
Your public subsidies in Lower Austria
Federal state of Lower Austria
no direct subsidy
Federal government
currently exhausted
Select your municipality above if it is on the list. For the other municipalities, we haven't found a separate public subsidy online; however, it is still worth asking at the Gemeindeamt (municipal office).
In addition, there is the public subsidy from the federal state of Lower Austria:
Wohnbauförderung Eigenheimsanierung (housing subsidy for home renovation)
4 % p.a. over 10 years
Type
Interest rate subsidy for the loan
Application
both possible
Office
Land NÖ Wohnbauförderstelle (Lower Austria housing subsidy office)
Conditions
Option WITH Energieausweis (energy performance certificate): at least 40 % improvement in heating demand (HWB)
Heating replacement is also eligible for a public subsidy as a single measure without an Energieausweis (25 base points + supplementary points, max. 50 in total)
No minimum SCOP value for heating heat pumps in renovations
Points system: max. 140 points, up to 195 with location quality; recognised costs max. 78.000 €
Can be combined with insulation, PV, ventilation
Annuitätenzuschuss (annuity grant) = ongoing interest burden is partially covered by the federal state, no direct grant. Application no later than one year after the start of construction.
„Sauber Heizen für Alle" (Clean Heating for All) with Lower Austria top-up
up to 25 383 €
Type
Income-dependent public subsidy
Application
before implementation
Office
Land NÖ (registration) → KPC (federal funding agency)
Conditions
Income limit: 1.867 €/month net (1-person household)
Owner of a detached/semi-detached/terraced house, main residence
Replacement of fossil heating with a heat pump
New registration not possible since 10.07.2026; existing registrations remain reserved. Made up of federal state + federal government + additional public subsidy.
Federal government: The federal funds for the Sanierungsoffensive 2026 (renovation initiative: Kesseltausch and „Sauber Heizen für Alle") are exhausted. Since 10.07.2026, no new registrations or applications are possible; applications already submitted will continue to be processed.
Your public subsidies in Upper Austria
Federal state of Upper Austria
up to 1 700 €
Federal government
currently exhausted
Select your municipality above if it is on the list. For the other municipalities, we haven't found a separate public subsidy online; however, it is still worth asking at the Gemeindeamt (municipal office).
In addition, there is the public subsidy from the federal state of Upper Austria:
Förderprogramm für Wärmepumpen (heat pump subsidy programme, federal state of Upper Austria)
up to 1 700 €
Type
Grant, max. 50 % of the recognised costs
Application
after implementation
Office
Land Oberösterreich, Abt. Umwelt & Wasser (Upper Austria, Dept. of Environment & Water)
Conditions
100 € per kW nominal heat output
Private (detached/semi-detached house, max. 2 flats, main residence)
Replacement of fossil heating
Design flow temperature max. 55 °C, ηs proof depending on design (see below)
EHPA quality label, refrigerant GWP ≤ 750, ID from the GET product database in the data sheet
Smart grid capability („SG Ready") via manufacturer's proof
For air source heat pumps: max. 35 dB specific noise immission (Lr,spez) at the neighbour's property line
Combination requirement: PV ≥ 3 kWp OR solar thermal ≥ 6 m² OR 10 years of 100 % green electricity
Hydraulic balancing mandatory; heat and electricity meters for the SPF (JAZ) calculation
No connection to renewable local/district heating possible within a radius of 35 m
New buildings excluded
Geothermal and water/water: 170 €/kW, max. 2.800 € (with higher ηs). Valid until 31.12.2026 subject to available funds; can be combined with the federal public subsidy as soon as it is open again.
Federal government: The federal funds for the Sanierungsoffensive 2026 (renovation initiative: Kesseltausch and „Sauber Heizen für Alle") are exhausted. Since 10.07.2026, no new registrations or applications are possible; applications already submitted will continue to be processed.
Your public subsidies in Salzburg
Land Salzburg (federal state of Salzburg)
up to 3 000 €
Federal government
currently exhausted
We haven't checked the municipalities in Salzburg individually yet. Ask at the Gemeindeamt (municipal office) if there is a separate grant.
In addition, there is the public subsidy from the federal state of Salzburg:
Erneuerbare Zentralheizungen (renewable central heating systems, standardised 2026)
up to 3 000 €
Type
Grant, max. 40 % of the costs
Application
both possible
Office
Land Salzburg (federal state of Salzburg)
Conditions
Complete replacement of old oil/gas/coal heating
Only existing buildings (no new buildings)
Flow temperature max. 55 °C
The system must be the only central heat supply
No reasonable connection to climate-friendly district heating possible
Application up to 6 months after invoice; online registration via salzburg.gv.at, then confirmation email with application link. Funding reserved for 9 months. Expressly possible even without federal public subsidy; federal state and federal government combined max. 75 %.
Federal government: The federal funds for the Sanierungsoffensive 2026 (renovation initiative: Kesseltausch and „Sauber Heizen für Alle") are exhausted. Since 10.07.2026, no new registrations or applications are possible; applications already submitted will continue to be processed.
Your public subsidies in Styria
Federal state of Styria
currently suspended
Federal government
currently exhausted
We haven't checked the municipalities in Styria individually yet. Ask at your Gemeindeamt (municipal office) whether they offer their own grant.
In addition, there is the public subsidy from the federal state of Styria:
Förderaktion Wärmepumpen (heat pump subsidy programme) — currently suspended
Grant
Type
Grant
Application
before implementation
Office
Federal state of Styria
Conditions
According to the federal state of Styria, no state subsidy for the foreseeable future
Currently not open for applications
The federal subsidy Kesseltausch (boiler replacement) 2026 has also been exhausted since 10.07.2026 (new funds in 2027), "Sauber Heizen für Alle Steiermark" (Clean Heating for Everyone Styria): registration is currently not possible. Some municipalities have their own public subsidies — it's worth asking at your Gemeindeamt (municipal office).
Federal government: The federal funds for the Sanierungsoffensive 2026 (renovation initiative: Kesseltausch and „Sauber Heizen für Alle") are exhausted. Since 10.07.2026, no new registrations or applications are possible; applications already submitted will continue to be processed.
Your public subsidies in Tyrol
Federal state of Tyrol
up to 9 075 €
Federal government
currently exhausted
We haven't checked the municipalities in Tyrol individually yet. Ask at your Gemeindeamt (municipal office) whether they offer their own grant.
In addition, there is the public subsidy from the federal state of Tyrol:
Wohnhaussanierungs-Bonus klimafreundliche Heizsysteme (residential renovation bonus for climate-friendly heating systems)
up to 9 075 €
Type
Grant
Application
after implementation
Office
Federal state of Tyrol, Abteilung Wohnbauförderung (housing subsidy department)
+ 3 000 € climate-friendly system bonus (when replacing a fossil heating system (oil, gas, coal, night storage))
+ 750 € efficient water heating (25 % of max. 3.000 € — e.g. cylinder from efficiency class B)
Conditions
Energieausweis (energy performance certificate) OR energy advice report from Energieagentur Tirol
EHPA quality label, refrigerant GWP ≤ 2.000, listed in the GET product database
Design flow temperature for air-to-water heat pumps max. 50 °C (see below)
No combination with fossil fuels (hybrid ban)
Building permit at least 10 years old; main residence (no holiday/second homes)
Application possible up to 18 months after invoicing. Ground/groundwater heat pumps have a higher cost limit — up to 9.325 € basic public subsidy there. For new builds, the Wohnbauförderungsrichtlinie (housing subsidy guidelines) with a max. 40 °C design flow temperature applies instead of the renovation guidelines. The additional TIWAG premium requires membership in the "Netzwerk Wärmepumpe Tirol" and is therefore not available for every device. As an alternative to the one-off grant, there is an Annuitätenzuschuss (annuity grant) (35 % of the initial burden).
Federal government: The federal funds for the Sanierungsoffensive 2026 (renovation initiative: Kesseltausch and „Sauber Heizen für Alle") are exhausted. Since 10.07.2026, no new registrations or applications are possible; applications already submitted will continue to be processed.
Your public subsidies in Vorarlberg
Federal state of Vorarlberg
up to 1 500 €
Federal government
currently exhausted
We haven't checked the municipalities in Vorarlberg individually yet. Ask at your Gemeindeamt (municipal office) whether they offer their own grant.
In addition, there is the public subsidy from the federal state of Vorarlberg:
Amt der Vorarlberger Landesregierung (Office of the Vorarlberg State Government), Fachbereich Energie und Klimaschutz (Energy and Climate Protection Department)
+ 500 € bonus for replacing a fossil heating system (already halved rate for air-to-water heat pumps (full rate 1.000 €))
Conditions
Main residence, private use, existing building
EHPA quality label for the heat pump, refrigerant GWP ≤ 2.000
Listed in the GET database (the state's device list is a GET query)
Air-to-water heat pump: sound power level LWAmax according to GET max. 55 dB — up to 60 dB only with manufacturer's declaration for throttling, acoustic enclosure or indoor installation; over 60 dB not eligible for public subsidy
Air-to-water heat pump: building permit from the Gemeinde (municipality) required
Heat meter + separate electricity meter to check the seasonal performance factor
Public subsidy additionally capped at 25 % of the eligible costs
No flow temperature requirement from the federal state — the 55 °C is a condition of the federal public subsidy
Application up to 6 months after commissioning, latest possible on 31.12.2026 — the 6-month deadline is cut off by this end date. There is no advance reservation and no legal entitlement: if the state fund is empty at the time of application, the public subsidy is cancelled. State budget 2026 approx. 3,6 Mio €, of which, according to the federal state in April 2026, around 2 Mio € is still available.
Federal government: The federal funds for the Sanierungsoffensive 2026 (renovation initiative: Kesseltausch and „Sauber Heizen für Alle") are exhausted. Since 10.07.2026, no new registrations or applications are possible; applications already submitted will continue to be processed.
Your public subsidies in Vienna
Federal state of Vienna
up to 8 000 €
Federal government
currently exhausted
In Vienna, the city is also the federal state. Apart from the city's public subsidy, there is no separate municipal grant.
In addition, there is the public subsidy from the federal state of Vienna:
Errichtung/Umstellung Heizanlagen (installation/conversion of heating systems) (City of Vienna)
up to 8 000 €
Type
Grant, 35 % of the recognised costs
Application
both possible
Office
Stadt Wien (City of Vienna) — Wohnbauförderung (housing subsidy), Infopoint Wohnungsverbesserung (MA 50 / MA 25), 1200 Wien, Maria-Restituta-Platz 1
+ 5 250 € maximum for apartment (instead of detached house) (For an apartment instead of a detached house (max. 15.000 € recognised costs))
+ 4 000 € geothermal, groundwater or waste heat (Only for geothermal/groundwater/waste heat sources — not for air-to-water heat pumps)
Conditions
Replacement of fossil heating with a renewable system — the old system must be dismantled
The new system must be the sole heating system
The flat or home to be renovated is the main residence
The heat pump must be listed in the GET product database
Design flow temperature max. 40 °C — above this only with ηs proof (see below)
Income limits according to § 11 WWFSG 1989 (see below)
No own labour, lump sums or pure material costs
Invoices must be no more than 6 months old when the application is submitted — the public grant can therefore also be applied for after implementation. There is no legal entitlement; payment is made subject to available budget funds.
Federal government: The federal funds for the Sanierungsoffensive 2026 (renovation initiative: Kesseltausch and „Sauber Heizen für Alle") are exhausted. Since 10.07.2026, no new registrations or applications are possible; applications already submitted will continue to be processed.
How high is the heat pump grant in Upper Austria in 2026?
Upper Austria subsidises heat pumps with up to 1.700 € from federal state funds (as of 27 September 2026). Upper Austria subsidises heat pumps with 100 € per kW nominal heat output, up to a maximum of 1.700 € (max. 50 % of net costs). Can be combined with the federal grant (2026 exhausted, new funds in 2027).
Is there still a federal public subsidy for heating replacement in 2026?
No. The federal funds for the Sanierungsoffensive 2026 (renovation offensive, including Kesseltausch and „Sauber Heizen für Alle") are exhausted. Since 10.07.2026, no new registrations or applications are possible; applications already submitted will continue to be processed. The budget has been allocated again for 2027.
Do I have to submit the application before or after installation?
In Upper Austria: after implementation. Förderprogramm für Wärmepumpen (Land OÖ) (heat pump funding programme of the federal state of Upper Austria): after implementation.
Where do I submit the application in Upper Austria?
Land Oberösterreich, Abt. Umwelt & Wasser (Federal State of Upper Austria, Dept. of Environment & Water).
What are the conditions for the grant in Upper Austria?
Förderprogramm für Wärmepumpen (Land OÖ) (heat pump funding programme of the federal state of Upper Austria): 100 € per kW nominal heat output; Private (single-/two-family house, max. 2 flats, main residence); Replacement of fossil heating; Design flow temperature max. 55 °C, ηs proof depending on design; EHPA quality label, refrigerant GWP ≤ 750, ID from the GET product database in the data sheet; Smart grid capability ("SG Ready") via manufacturer's proof; For air source heat pumps: max. 35 dB specific sound immission (Lr,spez) at the neighbour's property line; Combination requirement: PV ≥ 3 kWp OR solar thermal ≥ 6 m² OR 10 years 100 % green electricity; Hydraulic balancing mandatory; Heat and electricity meters for the SPF (JAZ) calculation; No connection to renewable local/district heating possible within a radius of 35 m; New builds excluded.
What flow temperature does the grant in Upper Austria require?
Förderprogramm für Wärmepumpen (Land OÖ) (heat pump funding programme of the federal state of Upper Austria): max. 55 °C — ηs ≥ 150 % (design up to 35 °C) or ≥ 125 % (above). The design of the heating system is decisive, this can be clarified before the quote.
Are there additional grants from the municipality or energy supplier in Upper Austria?
Sometimes yes, mostly smaller amounts. It is worth checking with: Energie AG, Linz AG.
Source: www.land-oberoesterreich.gv.at, content checked on 27 September 2026. All information without guarantee — the funding agency is legally binding.
Quotes from installers in Upper Austria
A maximum of three checked installers, free of charge and without obligation. The installers know the federal state public grant and will help with the application.
