We want to help improve the energy efficiency of homes and reduce tenants’ energy bills and carbon footprint.

Tenant Criteria

1. Your home falls within an automatically eligible postcode. Check Here

2. Occupier (other than a lodger or adult in full time education) receiving one of the below benefits:

• Universal Credit

• Pension Credit (savings and guarantee)

• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance

• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

• Income Support

• Housing Benefit

3. You have a gross (before tax) annual household income of £36k or less including all benefits received.

4. After paying your housing costs (rent) your household net income would be equal to or below the income threshold for your household composition, as set out below:

• 1 Adult - £ 20,000

• 1 Adult + 1 Dependent - £ 20,000

• 1 Adult + 2 Dependents - £ 20,000

• 1 Adult + 3 Dependents - £ 23,600

• 1 Adult + 4 Dependents - £ 27,600

• 1 Adult + 5 Dependents - £ 31,600

• 2 Adults - £ 20,000

• 2 Adults + 1 Dependent - £ 24,000

• 2 Adults + 2 Dependents - £ 28,000

• 2 Adults + 3 Dependents - £ 32,000

• 2 Adults + 4 Dependents - £ 36,000

• 2 Adults + 5 Dependents - £ 40,000

Landlords

A fully funded grant will be available for one property per landlord. Any subsequent properties (the second to be upgraded and beyond) owned by the same landlord will require a minimum 50% landlord cost contribution towards the total cost of works.

Please note that the subsidy available is subject the scheme’s cost caps, suitability of property and availability of grants.

Landlord Criteria

• Landlords are only eligible for one fully funded grant. A 50% cost contribution will be required from the landlord for any additional homes upgraded after the first. This applies to the landlord and their spouse or partner, any companies the landlord (or spouse or partner) owns or controls, and where the landlord is a company, any other companies in that group, and includes any other body or organisation similarly connected to the landlord.

• Property must have an EPC rating of EPC D-E and only F and G that have a registered exemption. Landlords must meet the MEES regulations or have an exemption. It is the responsibility of the Landlord to provide this proof. MEES regulations can be viewed here.

• Landlords must declare that they will remain within the Minimal Financial Assistance limits set out in the Subsidy Control Act 2022 if their rental property receives funding. This includes a declaration that they have not received support of above £315k over the current and previous three financial years. 

What do I need to do?

Both the tenant(s) and landlord must agree to making an application.

To be able to get funding for improvements, you will need to:

• Get in touch with a member of our friendly team.

• Supply a completed application form, along with all the requested documents.

• Supply evidence of property ownership and occupancy.

• Ensure that contractors have full and clear access throughout your property (including the loft if you’re having loft insulation fitted).

• Make sure that the owner of the property is available for 4-5 visits from different contractors and/or project officers. The actual number will depend on your initial survey recommendations.

• Your property must be ready for home improvement works, e.g, it can’t be in a state of disrepair, in need of renovating or you are currently building an extension.

Do I need to pay for anything?

A fully funded grant will be available for one property per landlord. Any subsequent properties (the second to be upgraded and beyond) owned by the same landlord will require a minimum 50% landlord cost contribution towards the total cost of works. Tenants will not be required to make any contributions.

How long does the process take?

Due to the home assessments and technical surveys that are needed, you may have to have multiple visits from several contractors. However, application to installation usually takes an average of 6-9 months, of course larger works may take longer.

Do I need Planning Permission?

The property owner is responsible to seek the advice and permission that would be needed for the work to be done. Usually this sort of work falls under ‘permitted development’, which means you don’t need Planning Permission. However, if your property is listed or within a conservation area, you will need to contact your local authority’s planning and conservation team. If you’re unsure, then contact a member of our team for further advice.

Call us today on 01603 430103 to find out more