Lead pipe replacement grant: up to €5,000
If your home still has lead water pipes, your council can pay the approved cost of replacing them, from €750 up to a maximum of €5,000, under the Domestic Lead Remediation Grant.
Checked October 2026. Source: gov.ie: lead pipe grant.
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What it is
Lead pipes were common in Irish homes built before the 1980s. The Domestic Lead Remediation Grant helps homeowners replace the lead pipes they are responsible for, inside the property boundary.
The grant covers 100% of the approved cost of the work, from €750 up to €5,000. You claim it from your council with itemised receipts.
Who qualifies
- You own the home
- It has lead pipes or fittings that you are responsible for
- The approved cost of the work is at least €750
- Your contractor's tax clearance is current
How much you can get
| Domestic Lead Remediation Grant | 100% of the approved cost, from €750 up to €5,000 |
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- Ask your council whether the approved cost includes VAT before you accept a quote.
Official maximums from gov.ie: lead pipe grant, checked October 2026. What you get depends on your home and the work.
How to apply
- Check for lead. A plumber can tell you if the pipes are lead. Your water supplier may have tested your water.
- Talk to your council. Get the grant forms and ask whether you need approval before starting.
- Get an itemised quote. From a contractor whose tax clearance is current.
- Get the work done. Replace the lead pipes within your property boundary.
- Claim the grant. Send the DLRG 1a claim form with itemised receipts to your council.
Do you need approval before work starts?
Ask your council before you start. To be safe, apply and wait for the council's reply before any work begins.
What your contractor must provide
- Itemised receipts for the work
- The DLRG 1a claim form
- The contractor's current tax clearance details
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Questions about the Domestic Lead Remediation Grant
How much is the lead pipe grant?
It covers 100% of the approved cost of the work, from €750 up to a maximum of €5,000.
How do I know if I have lead pipes?
Homes built before the 1980s may have lead pipes. A plumber can check the pipe from your stopcock and under the sink.
What does my plumber need to give me?
Itemised receipts for the work and their current tax clearance details, which go in with your DLRG 1a claim form.
Official sources
Checked October 2026. Amounts and rules can change, so check the official source before you apply.
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