Private well grant
If your home relies on a private well, your council can pay 85% of the approved cost of a new well, a new pump or water treatment. The cap varies by council, and you must get approval before any work starts.
Checked October 2026. Source: Oireachtas written answer on private well grants, 28 July 2026.
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What it is
The private well grant is run by each council's rural water section. It pays towards a new or improved well, pump or treatment system for a home that relies on a private water supply.
The grant is 85% of the approved cost. Each council sets its own maximum, so check yours before you get quotes.
Who qualifies
- The home relies on a private well for its water
- You get the council's approval before any work starts
How much you can get
| Private well grant | 85% of the approved cost, cap set by your council |
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- Ask your council whether the approved cost includes VAT before you accept a quote.
Official maximums from Oireachtas written answer on private well grants, 28 July 2026, checked October 2026. What you get depends on your home and the work.
How to apply
- Talk to your council's rural water section. Get the form and check the cap in your county.
- Get quotes. From a well driller, pump installer or water treatment specialist.
- Apply and wait for approval. Work that starts before approval is refused.
- Get the work done. Do the approved work only.
- Claim the grant. Send the invoices and any test results the council asks for.
Do you need approval before work starts?
Yes. You must get the council's approval before any work starts, or the grant is refused.
What your contractor must provide
- Itemised quotes for the approved work
- Itemised invoices once the work is done
- Any water test results or certificates the council asks for
Are you a trade? See the full grant invoice checklist.
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Questions about the private well grant
How much is the well grant?
85% of the approved cost. Each council sets its own maximum.
Can I drill the well and claim afterwards?
No. You must get approval before any work starts, or the grant is refused.
Official sources
Checked October 2026. Amounts and rules can change, so check the official source before you apply.
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