Affordable warmth grant

Costs covered by the affordable warmth grant

75% of the cost of the work, up to £2,000.

What you can get help with

• heating and hot water repairs
• boiler replacements
• installing a heating system or appliance, such as an extra radiator, gas fire, or central heating system
• insulation (such as cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, room in roof insulation, underfloor insulation, or flat roof insulation)
• Low carbon heating and hot water solutions (such as heat pump or solar panels)

Who can get the affordable warmth grant

You must be a homeowner over the age of 18.

You will qualify if:

• You need help with your financial contribution to another energy efficiency funding scheme that you qualify for (such as Energy Company Obligation, Flexible Eligibility, Green Homes Grant etc), OR
• You are unable to return home from hospital until a working heating system is in place, OR
• You have an illness that means you are 'clinically extremely vulnerable' to Covid-19 as defined by the NHS.

How to apply for the affordable warmth grant

Complete the Help with Heating enquiry form or contact the Housing Standards and Adaptations team.

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Page last reviewed: 15 September 2021