Can my contractor claim the SEAI grant for me?

Yes, if the contractor agrees. SEAI lets a registered contractor charge you the price less the grant, and you nominate their bank account on the payment form.

SEAI’s rule, in its own words

The contractor can quote you the price less the grant and be paid the grant directly.
“registered Contractors can offer the Homeowner the cost of works net of the grant amount. To do this, the Contractor can ask the Homeowner to nominate the Contractor's preferred bank account with bank details on the SEAI Request for Payment form.” SEAI: Individual grants: Homeowner Application Guide, read 25 Sept 2026
The contractor has to be registered with SEAI.
“You must select a SEAI Registered contractor” SEAI: Individual grants: Homeowner Application Guide, read 25 Sept 2026

It is the contractor’s choice, not a right. If they do, you do not have to find the grant amount while you wait for SEAI to pay. Your plan shows your cash needs both ways.

Each quote links to the SEAI page it is from, read on 26 September 2026. Whether a grant is paid is SEAI’s decision on your application.

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Can my contractor claim the SEAI grant for me?

SEAI’s rule, in its own words

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