Subsidies
Heating & insulation subsidies for Wellington homes
You may be eligible for 50–100% funding on products that can make your home warmer in winter, cooler in summer and healthier to live in.
Thanks to EECA’s Warmer Kiwi Homes programme and contributions from our local partners, we can help you and your whānau access heating and insulation for a warmer, drier, healthier home.
How much could you save?
Hutt Valley, Porirua & Wellington North
Insulation
Up to 100%
Heat pump
Up to 100%
Hutt Mana Charitable Trust + Warmer Kiwi Homes
Wellington City
Insulation
Up to 90%
Heat pump
Up to 100%
Wellington City Council + Warmer Kiwi Homes
Ōtaki
Insulation
Up to 90%
Heat pump
Up to 90%
Warmer Kiwi Homes
Heat pump subsidy cap: The Warmer Kiwi Homes programme covers up to a maximum of $3,450 (including GST) of the cost for a heat pump.
Who is eligible?
Insulation eligibility
Owner-occupier (you own and live in the home)
Home built before 2008
Have a Community Services Card or a SuperGold Combo Card or live in deprivation zone 5–10
Heat pump eligibility
Owner-occupier
Home built before 2008
No fixed heating in any main living area
Ceiling and underfloor insulation installed
Have a Community Services Card or a SuperGold Combo Card or live in deprivation zone 9–10
Not sure if you qualify?
Even without a Community Services Card, your address may fall within a funded deprivation zone (5–10). Check your address to find out.
How do I claim a subsidy?
Contact our team to check your eligibility.
We’ll ask you some questions, book in your free assessment, and sort out all the funding for you.
Why do I need a heat pump and insulation?
A warm, dry home is crucial for the health and comfort of your whānau. The World Health Organisation recommends a minimum temperature of 18°C for a healthy home. A warm home also discourages mould growth, meaning indoor air is healthier for tamariki.
Insulation is essential to keep heat indoors, and a heat pump is the most efficient and cost-effective form of heating. Together, these will ensure your home is warm, healthy, and cheaper to run.
More support
You might be eligible for support through our Well Homes or Tiaki Mahana programmes—whether you own, rent, or live in social housing. Eligibility is determined by a range of criteria.
You might be living with low-income, or either yourself or your tamariki have health issues related to a cold or damp home. Tiaki Mahana is open to anyone experiencing energy hardship, so even if you’re not sure if you fit the criteria, it’s worth reaching out to us to see what support we can offer you.
We can provide free, bespoke energy-saving advice and help you advocate with your landlord for better heating, insulation, ventilation and draught-stopping.
