The Warm Homes: Local Grant is a UK Government-funded initiative designed to help low-income households in England make energy efficiency improvements and install low-carbon heating.
- Governed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- Delivered via local authorities
- Fully funded upgrades with no contributions from eligible occupants
The objective is to:
- Reduce energy bills
- Improve home comfort
- Support Net Zero goals
If you appear eligible:
- You complete a short eligibility check or application form
- Your local authority reviews the application
- A home energy survey is arranged if approved
- Suitable energy efficiency improvements are installed at no cost to you
In addition to the property criteria, at least one of the following must apply to your household:
1. Low Household Income
Your gross household income is typically £36,000 or less per year
2. Receipt of Means-Tested Benefits
You may qualify if someone in your household receives certain means-tested benefits, which may include:
- Universal Credit
- Pension Credit (Guarantee or Savings Credit)
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Income Support
- Housing Benefit
- (Final benefit eligibility is confirmed by your local authority.)
3. Eligible Postcode or Priority Area
Some households qualify based on postcode-based or deprivation criteria, even if income exceeds £36,000
Eligibility through this route varies by local authority.
4. Also…
- Private tenants can apply, but landlord approval is required before any work can be carried out.
- Social housing properties (most council or housing association homes) are not usually eligible under this scheme.
- Eligibility is subject to local authority assessment and funding availability.
- All approved improvements are fully funded for eligible households – there is no upfront cost.
Step 1 – Check Your Eligibility
- Must live in England
- Home must be privately owned (owner-occupied or private rent)
Step 2 – Household Criteria
- Household income usually £36,000 or less
- OR you receive certain means-tested benefits
- OR eligibility through postcode / deprivation criteria
Step 3 – Property Criteria
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of D, E, F or G
Step 4 – Application
- We guide you through the application
- Local authority arranges a home survey and installs upgrades
Step 5 – Installation and Aftercare
- No upfront cost for eligible households
- Support through survey and installation scheduling
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Funding Is Available
In many cases, households could receive up to around £30,000 in total funding across these measures (for example, approximately £15,000 for energy improvements and £15,000 for low-carbon heating) depending on local delivery arrangements and survey results.
Contact UsGOVERNMENT SCHEMES
Warm Home Discount – a separate annual energy bill rebate available to eligible low-income households.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme – provides grants toward installing replacement low-carbon heating systems (e.g., heat pumps) in England and Wales.
You can include links to these schemes on your resources or support page to help visitors find all relevant assistance available.
WHAT IMPROVEMENTS
Insulation measures:
- Loft, cavity and solid wall insulation
- Floor insulation
Low-carbon heating systems:
- Air source heat pumps and other approved systems
Energy performance improvements:
- Solar panels
- Draught-proofing
- Smart heating controls
Ventilation improvements where required to support retrofit work
SCHEME OBJECTIVES
- Reduce fuel poverty by helping households lower their heating costs and improve comfort
- Improve energy efficiency of older homes that are costly to heat
- Support the UK’s Net Zero 2050 carbon targets by funding low-carbon solutions and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
