There are various grants available for home improvements in the UK, depending on the type of improvement you're looking to make and your circumstances. Here are some of the most common ones:
Energy Efficiency Grants:Â These grants are designed to help homeowners make their homes more energy efficient, which can save them money on their energy bills. Some of the most popular energy efficiency grants include:
Energy Company Obligation (ECO4): This scheme requires energy companies to help domestic customers improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The type of support you can get will depend on your circumstances, but it could include loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, or boiler upgrades.
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The Boiler Upgrade Scheme: This scheme provides grants of up to £5,000 towards the cost of installing a new air source heat pump, ground source heat pump, or biomass boiler. Opens in a new windowecofunded.org.uk Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant UK
The Warm Homes Discount: This is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth between £140 and £150. It's available to low-income households. Opens in a new windowwww.gov.uk Warm Homes Discount grant UK
Winter Fuel Payment: This is a one-off payment of between £100 and £300 to help low-income pensioners with their heating bills. Opens in a new windowtwitter.com Winter Fuel Payment grant UK
Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG):Â This grant is available to help disabled people make adaptations to their homes so that they can live more independently. The amount of money you can get will depend on the nature of the adaptations you need. Opens in a new windowcerebra.org.uk Disabled Facilities Grant UK
Home Improvement Grants:Â Some local councils offer grants to help homeowners make improvements to their properties. These grants can be used for a variety of purposes, such as kitchen and bathroom renovations, repairs to the roof or windows, and improvements to accessibility. The availability and amount of funding will vary depending on your local council. Opens in a new windowwww.monmouthshire.gov.uk Home Improvement Grants UK
Other Grants:Â There are a number of other grants available for home improvements, such as grants for installing solar panels or for making improvements to properties in conservation areas. To find out what grants are available in your area, you can contact your local council or search online.