We make major housing grants for:
- installing or replacing hot water or heating systems
You can apply for a major housing grant if you are:
- an owner occupier of a property
- a leaseholder with at least five years lease remaining and have a repairing responsibility for the property
If there is an existing system, then it must be beyond economic repair and a report is required from a competent person (engineer) to confirm that this is the case. For example, a report from a gas engineer would be needed confirming this is the case. If a repair is readily possible then we cannot assist with such requests.
The grants are fully means-tested, and those who are not in receipt of particular means-tested benefits may not be eligible for support.
The property must be your only or main residence and must have been in your ownership for at least three years. For first time buyers, you must have owned the property for at least 12 months.
The grants are effectively interest-free loans and you must repay the grant in full when you sell or transfer the property. Please be aware that the funding available for these grants is limited and ability to carry them out in any given financial year may be withdrawn if funding is not available.
You can contact us to apply for a major housing grant.
