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)

Who can get the affordable warmth grant

You must be a homeowner over the age of 18.

You will qualify if:

• your household income is less than £31,000 AND your household savings are less than £23,250, 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 apply for help with private housing heating and insulation form or contact the housing standards and adaptations team.

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Page last reviewed: 13 October 2023