Landlord Renovation Assistance

Improving housing standards in the private-rented sector

How much is it? 

50% of the cost of eligible works up to £15,000. In addition, you can apply for 50% of any eligible VAT and fees to be reimbursed by us.
 

Please note: we are experiencing a high demand for Landlord Renovation Assistance, and our funding has been fully allocated for 2010-11, so there will be a delay before we are able to offer you funding.

Am I eligible to apply?

You may qualify if you are a private landlord, and your property is either:

• currently occupied by a tenant not related to yourself, or
• currently empty, and has been for 2 or more years

What works will it pay for?

The works must be to bring the property up to the Decent Homes Standard. This can include roof repairs, windows, electrics, central heating, damp proofing, and many more. We can assess your property and tell you what repairs will qualify for assistance. Visit the Decent Homes page for more information about the standard.

Do I have to repay this assistance?

Rather than financial repayment, we ask for 5 years ‘nomination rights’ to your property. This means that the Council will nominate potential tenants for you to consider. You still have the landlord-tenant relationship; we just propose potential tenants from our housing waiting list. If you decide not to accept any of the tenants that we nominate, or you sell the property within 5 years, you will have to repay the assistance. A local land charge will be registered against your property for 5 years.

Can I apply again?

You won’t be able to apply for Landlord Renovation Assistance again for the same property for ten years after your work has been completed, but you may be eligible for other types of assistance.

How do I apply?

Complete our online enquiry form. Please be aware that there are long delays for funding for landlords due to the high demand we are experiencing.We will acknowledge your enquiry, add your details to our waiting list, and update you on any changes to the waiting time and to the assistance available.