Austria Heat Pump Subsidy Guide 2026: Raus aus Öl & Gas (€16,000)
Published: Jan 2026 | Updated: Aug 2026 | 6 min read
⚡ TL;DR Key Facts:
- Federal Subsidy: Up to €16,000 for replacing fossil heating (gas/oil) with a heat pump.
- Solar PV Relief: 0% VAT rate (saves 20% on retail price) on systems up to 35 kWp.
- Landesförderung: Stackable provincial top-ups in Vienna, Lower/Upper Austria, Tyrol & Styria.
Step 1: Federal "Raus aus Öl und Gas" Direct Grant
Austrian single-family house owners replacing an old oil or gas boiler with an Air-to-Water or Geothermal heat pump receive up to 75% of eligible total investment costs, capped at €16,000.
Step 2: Combining Provincial Subsidies (Landesförderung)
Federal grants can be combined with regional state subsidies. For instance, Styria (Steiermark) and Tyrol provide additional grants ranging between €2,000 and €4,000, bringing total government financial support to over **€18,000**!