The Warmer Kiwi Homes grant and your heat pump in Auckland
If you qualify, EECA pays most of the cost of a heat pump for your main living room. We'll tell you straight where you stand and quote the install.
The Warmer Kiwi Homes grant is EECA funding that pays 80% of the cost of an approved heat pump, up to a set cap, for one main living area. You apply through EECA. If you own and live in an older home and hold a Community Services Card, you likely qualify.
How the money actually works
EECA covers 80% of the cost of an approved heater, up to a cap they set. That usually means a single heat pump for your main living space at little or no cost to you, though the exact figure depends on the home and the unit. We won't invent a number for you, because your out-of-pocket amount only comes clear once someone's looked at the room and the layout.
The grant is one fixed heater in one room. It won't stretch to a multi-room system or ducting. If you want to heat more of the house, you can pay the difference and we'll price that up front. Here's a plain breakdown of heat pump installation cost so you can see what a bigger job would add.
How to apply through EECA
We're not an EECA-registered provider, so we don't administer the grant or handle your application. You apply directly with EECA, and once you're approved for funded heating they'll point you to a registered installer for that part.
Where we come in is a straight-up install and quote. If you're weighing up your options before you apply, or you want a second unit alongside the funded one, talk to our Auckland team and we'll walk you through it honestly.
Why a heat pump makes such a difference in South and West Auckland
Our winters aren't freezing, they're damp. That humid cold soaks into single-glazed villas, bungalows and the 1950s to 70s state homes across Manurewa, Otara, Mangere, Ranui and Papatoetoe. You get condensation on the windows, mould in the corners and a house that never quite dries out.
A heat pump does two jobs here: it warms the room and it pulls moisture down, so walls and bedding stop feeling clammy. For the older housing stock in these suburbs, that's often the single biggest change you can make to how a home feels.
What we install for a funded living-room unit
For one main living area we usually fit a well-sized wall unit that's efficient at Auckland's mild-but-damp temperatures. Two brands we install cover most homes well:
- Quiet, reliable, and strong on dehumidifying: our range of Mitsubishi Electric heat pumps suits most living rooms.
- Good value with solid warm-air output: the Panasonic heat pumps we fit are a common pick for smaller spaces.
- Correct sizing for the room, so it heats fast without short-cycling.
- A tidy, compliant fit with the outdoor unit placed to suit your section.
Have a look at our heat pump installation Auckland for more.
Not sure if you qualify?
Give us a ring on 09 234 2345 and tell us about your home. We'll tell you honestly whether the grant looks likely and what a good install would involve.
Common questions about the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant
What is the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant?
It's government funding run by EECA to help make older, colder homes warmer and drier. It pays a big share of the cost of an approved heater, like a heat pump, for lower-income homeowners. The aim is to cut damp and mould in homes that were never built for it.
How much does the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant cover for a heat pump?
EECA covers 80% of the cost of an approved heat pump, up to a cap they set. For a standard single unit in one room, that often means little or nothing to pay. The exact out-of-pocket amount depends on your home and the unit, so it's confirmed once the room's been assessed.
Am I eligible for the Warmer Kiwi Homes heat pump grant?
You generally qualify if you own and live in your home, it was built before 2008, and you either hold a Community Services Card or SuperGold Combo Card, or your home is in a lower-income area EECA has identified. Many homes across South and West Auckland fit that. EECA makes the final call when you apply.
Which room can the grant-funded heat pump heat?
The grant funds one heater for your main living area, usually the lounge or the main open-plan space where the family spends the day. It doesn't cover bedrooms or a whole-house system. If you want other rooms heated too, that's a separate job you'd pay for.
Ready to sort your heating?
Whether you're going through the grant or paying for a full setup, we handle the fit-out. See how heat pump installation in Auckland works, then send us your suburb for a quote.