Home energy and repairs
Lead Pipe Replacement Grant
Up to €5,000 to replace lead pipes and fittings carrying your drinking water. It is no longer means-tested.
AmountUp to €5,000100% of the work
Who runs itLocal authorities
Best forHomes with lead pipes
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Work out your grant
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What it is
The grant covers the cost of replacing internal lead pipework to reduce lead in your drinking water.
How much you can get
Up to €5,000 100% of the work.
Who can get it
Owner-occupiers and long-term tenants (with the owner's permission). The home must be your normal residence — not a holiday home or short-let.
What you’ll need
- Evidence the pipes need replacing
- Receipts for the work
How to apply
- Carry out the pipe replacement
- Submit the form and receipts to your local authority
- Receive the grant
Official source: Citizens Information — Lead piping grant. Figures current June 2026. This is a free guide, not a government service — always confirm on the official page.