It is run by councils, so it depends on your council having funding. Applying is free, and the council usually contacts you within 10 working days.
Quick facts
- Cost to you
- Nothing, for agreed work
- Income
- Usually £36,000 or less
- Home
- Privately owned, EPC D to G
- Can include
- Insulation, heat pumps, solar, smart controls
- Where
- England only
What you can get
If you’re eligible and your local council has funding available, they will arrange a home survey to see how your home could be made more energy efficient. They might suggest improvements like installing:
- wall, loft and underfloor insulation
- air source heat pumps
- smart controls
- solar panels
If you have a landlord, they may need to pay for some of the improvements.
Who can get it — the full rules
To be eligible, your home must:
- be in England
- be privately owned (either by you or your landlord)
- have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of D, E, F or G – if you do not know your home’s EPC, you can find it out when you apply
Your household income must usually be £36,000 a year or less. If you earn more than that, you might still be eligible if you live in a certain postcode area or someone in your household is getting certain benefits.
What happens next
Your local council will usually contact you within 10 working days to get more information and arrange a home survey.
The Warm Homes: Local Grant assisted digital support helpline is 0800 098 7950, if you need help to apply.
Common questions
How much does the Warm Homes: Local Grant cost?
Nothing for the work your council agrees. Your council will then organise and pay for any improvement work they’ve agreed with you.
What is the income limit?
Usually £36,000 a year household income, though some postcodes and benefits qualify above that.
Can tenants get it?
Yes, if the home is privately owned by your landlord. Your landlord may need to pay for some improvements.
Is it available outside England?
No. The Warm Homes: Local Grant is only available in England.