Home upgrade grant for properties not heated by mains gas
The Home Upgrade Grant scheme is available to eligible residents to help improve the energy efficiency of homes, lower energy costs and reduce carbon emissions. The grant is available to properties that are not heated by mains gas and have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of Band D, E, F or G. If your property does not have a current EPC and you qualify for the grant, we will arrange for one to be carried out for you.
Examples of improvements that can be made to your home:
- solid wall insulation (internal or external)
- cavity wall insulation
- loft, room-in-roof and flat roof insulation
- under-floor insulation
- air source heat pump
- solar thermal for hot water
- solar panels for electricity generation
- replacement high heat retention electric storage heaters
- heating controls
- external door and window upgrades (single glazing replacements - only in conjunction with other improvements).
Please note that the offer of any improvements is subject to a survey of your property.
The improvements must increase your Energy Performance Band by at least 2 bands to qualify. For example, if your home is currently an EPC Band F or G it will need to reach EPC Band D, and if your property is currently EPC Band D or E it should reach Band C or above with the planned improvements.
Apply for a Home Upgrade Grant
Typically, the main heating source for eligible properties will be electric, LPG, oil or solid fuel. You will still qualify if your property has a mains-gas supply for cooking purposes and you meet all other criteria.
To qualify, you must be a homeowner or private tenant and meet one of the following income criteria:
you receive an income related benefit (for example, Universal Credit, Pension Credit Guarantee, Council Tax Support, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, or Tax Credits)
your total combined annual household income before tax, National Insurance and other deductions is no more than £31,000 (this figure is increasing to £36,000 from 2 April 2024)
your total combined annual household income before tax, National Insurance and other deductions is no more than £20,000 after your housing costs have been deducted (by housing costs, we mean mortgage payments, rent payments and Council Tax).
When we calculate your household income, we will ignore any disability benefits (such as Personal Independence Payment or Attendance Allowance) so this will not count towards your household income.
All energy efficiency improvements are fully funded for qualifying homeowners. Eligible private tenants can apply with their landlord’s approval. In the case of a tenanted property the landlord is required to make a minimum one-third contribution.
