Heat pump subsidy 2026 in Flanders — up to €8,000 back
Since 1 March 2026 the subsidy for higher-income households has been removed, and for middle-income households halved. Act now.
Mijn VerbouwPremie is limited in budget and time. For those who still qualify, 2026–2027 is the last chance to capture up to €8,000 in subsidies. Ecowatt handles installation and aftersales — plus calculator, guidance and clear eligibility info on subsidies (filing on your side, for now).
English-speaking service for expat clients in Brussels and EU institutions.
3 reasons to act NOW
Since 1 March 2026
Cat. 1 (high income) receives NO subsidy anymore.
€6,000 of air/water subsidy gone for those earning over €55,020 (single) or €78,610 (couple).
Cat. 2 halved
Air/water: €2,250 → €1,500 (−€750).
Hybrid heat pump: €1,500 → €800 (−€700). Heat pump water heater: €900 → €450 (−€450).
Cat. 4 — up to €8,000
Geothermal heat pump: €8,000.
Air/water: €6,000. Hybrid: €4,000. Heat pump water heater: €1,200. Valid until 31/12/2027 — removed definitively afterwards.
Full heat pump subsidy table — Mijn VerbouwPremie 2026
Amounts depending on your income category
| Heat pump type | Cat. 4 modest | Cat. 3 | Cat. 2 | Cat. 1 highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geothermal (ground/water) | €8,000 | €6,000 | €4,000 | |
| Air/water (most popular) | €6,000 | €4,500 | €1,500 | |
| Hybrid | €4,000 | €3,000 | €800 | |
| Air/air | €600 | €450 | €300 | |
| Heat pump water heater | €1,200 | €1,050 | €450 |
Subsidies valid until 31/12/2027 · Max. 50% invoice (Cat. 4), 35% (Cat. 3), 25% (Cat. 2) · 10-year wait between two subsidies · Building permit > 5 years
Which income category are you in?
Based on your most recent tax assessment
Cat. 4 — Modest
Single: ≤ €24,750
Couple/+1 child: ≤ €37,110
Highest subsidies (up to 50% of invoice).
Cat. 3
Single: €24,750 – €43,240
Couple/+1: €37,110 – €60,520
Up to 35% of invoice.
Cat. 2
Single: €43,240 – €55,020
Couple/+1: €60,520 – €78,610
Up to 25% — halved since 1/3/2026.
Cat. 1
Single: > €55,020
Couple/+1: > €78,610
No more heat pump subsidy (since 1/3/2026).
+ €4,420 per additional dependent added to each threshold.
Unsure? Let us calculate your categoryWhy act now? — 4 hard deadlines
Budget runs out
In 2024 exhausted in September, in 2025 already in August. 2026 will be earlier.
31 Dec 2027
All heat pump subsidies definitively removed for all categories.
10-year wait
You can only claim a heat pump subsidy once every 10 years — don't wait unnecessarily.
Installer calendars full
Our agenda is filling — book now for winter 2026–2027.
The Ecowatt process — from visit to working heat pump
Free on-site visit
Within 7 days — home analysis + current installation.
Quote + subsidy
Within 14 days — technical proposal + full subsidy calculation.
Installation
Typically 3-5 days — Buderus equipment installed by our senior RESCert-certified technicians.
Subsidy guidance
Checklist + guidance. You submit to Mijn VerbouwPremie (we'll handle filing for you soon).
Aftersales
Annual maintenance. Extended Buderus warranty available as a paid option, on request.
Buderus System Partner — premium components & optional extended warranty
As a Buderus System Partner for Flemish Brabant and Brussels you get:
- Extended warranty on your Buderus heat pump — available as a paid option, on request
- Fast response on breakdowns during office hours
- Access to the latest Buderus technology
- Official Buderus certificates for insurance and subsidy
Ecowatt has been active in HVAC for more than 20 years, with hundreds of heat pumps installed across the Brussels–Mechelen–Leuven triangle.
English-speaking technicians available for the expat community in Brussels and EU institutions.
Free quote + subsidy calculation
On-site visit within 7 days. Quote with exact subsidy amounts within 14 days.
- Heat pump type matched to your home
- Exact subsidy calculation for your category
- Installation planning 2026–2027
- Subsidy calculator + filing checklist
Information updated: April 2026 · Subsidies per Mijn VerbouwPremie 2026 (Flemish Government).