Most people calling me in Brno about air conditioning mainly want to survive the summer in an attic on Žabovřesky or on the top floor of a panel block in Líšeň. That is cooling, and there are no subsidies for cooling. However, if you are also addressing heating and your air conditioning is to replace direct electric heaters or an old boiler, you enter a different category: an air-to-air heat pump, which is subsidised.
The only difference is what the unit is used for, not how it looks on the wall. That's why during the survey I always ask how you heat your home now: from the answer it becomes clear whether it makes sense to talk about a subsidy at all.
When does air conditioning qualify for a subsidy and when does it not?
There is no subsidy for air conditioning units designed solely for cooling. Subsidies are available for air-to-air heat pumps, i.e., air conditioners with a heating function used for space heating.
Installation must be carried out by a company authorised to handle regulated substances (F-gases) in accordance with Act No. 73/2012 Coll. - otherwise the subsidy will not be granted even if all other conditions are met.
Programs valid in Brno in 2026
Nová zelená úsporám Light
| For | Amount |
|---|---|
| air-to-air heat pump (air conditioning with heating function) | up to 100 000 Kč |
| air-to-water / ground-to-water / water-to-water heat pump | up to 150 000 Kč |
| house insulation | up to 250 000 Kč |
Who may apply
- household receives state social assistance benefit
- or has income in the third lowest income decile and lives in an uninsulated house (energy class E - G).
- or recipients of a state pension with income up to the 5th decile live in an uninsulated house.
- or a recipient of a third-degree disability pension with income up to the 5th decile lives in an uninsulated house.
Deadlines
applications from 25 June 2026.
The application may be submitted before work begins, during its course, or after completion.
Where to apply
online via the AIS system of the State Environmental Fund (SFŽP ČR).
Terms and Conditions
- The applicant is the owner of a detached house (maximum two residential properties per household).
- support is aimed at replacing an inadequate heat source: the unit must serve for heating, not just cooling.
- The household must provide proof of meeting the income requirement.
Source: novazelenausporam.cz - NZÚ Light for vulnerable households · verified 6 August 2026
Nová zelená úsporám - interest-free loan
| For | Amount |
|---|---|
| replacement of an inadequate heat source with a heat pump | loan with 0% interest |
Who may apply
- owners of detached houses who pass a standard creditworthiness assessment at a bank
Deadlines
Requests from 25. 6. 2026 to 31. 10. 2029.
Bank loans are available from September 2026; applications are accepted by SFŽP via zadosti.sfzp.cz.
Where to apply
electronically via zadosti.sfzp.cz, then apply for the loan at a participating bank.
Terms and Conditions
- The State Environmental Fund covers interest and loan administration fees; households repay only the principal.
- The bank provides the loan based on a standard assessment of the applicant's creditworthiness.
- Supported measures: heat source replacement, insulation, photovoltaics, heat recovery and others
Source: novazelenausporam.cz - interest-free loan for detached houses · verified 6 August 2026
Who in Brno qualifies for subsidies and who does not
The most common situation in Brno where the subsidy is not available: an apartment in a panel building or a tenement house. NZÚ Light is intended for owners of detached houses, so the owner of a 3+1 flat in Královo Pole does not qualify, even if they otherwise meet all income conditions.
Where it pays off instead: detached houses in outlying districts, Bystrc, Kníničky, Jundrov, Soběšice, where heating is still provided by direct electric heaters or old boilers and a senior or a low-income household lives there. There, an air conditioner with a heating function offers lower operating costs and qualifies as a supported investment at the same time.
What we provide for the application
- certificate of authorisation for handling regulated substances (F-gases)
- technical parameters of the installed unit including the heating factor
- documents confirming installation and commissioning
The grant provider alone decides on the subsidy award. We do not guarantee its approval; we assist with technical documentation and installation certificates.
Frequently asked questions about subsidies
I live in an apartment in Brno. Can I get a subsidy for air conditioning?
No for NZÚ Light, that targets owners of detached houses. Currently, there are no air conditioning subsidies available for flats in Brno. However, this does not mean installation is not worthwhile: an air conditioner with a heating function will save you on electricity during the shoulder season even without a subsidy.
Can you help me in Brno with processing my application?
We will prepare the documentation required by the programme from the installation company, proof of F-gas authorisation, technical parameters of the unit and installation certificates. The property owner submits the application itself, as household income must be verified.
Can I get a subsidy for an air conditioner that only cools?
No. There is no subsidy for an air conditioner intended solely for cooling. Subsidies apply to air-to-air heat pumps, i.e., air conditioners with a heating function used for space heating. If you are purchasing the unit purely for summer cooling, it does not qualify for subsidy programmes.
Does the installation have to be carried out by a company with F-gas certification?
Installation must be carried out by a company authorised to handle regulated substances (F-gases) in accordance with Act No. 73/2012 Coll. - otherwise the subsidy will not be granted even if all other conditions are met.
Do you guarantee that I will receive the subsidy?
The grant provider alone decides on the subsidy award. We do not guarantee its approval; we assist with technical documentation and installation certificates.
The information on this page was last verified on 6 August 2026 with official sources (NZÚ Light, NZÚ loan). Grant conditions change throughout the year, if you spot any discrepancies, let us know and we will correct them.
Not sure if you qualify for a subsidy?
Call and describe your heating system and the type of property you live in. I will tell you straight away whether it makes sense to proceed with the application or if it is better to leave it, and what the installation would cost regardless.