Home Upgrade Grant

If you are in receipt of a non-means tested benefit then this is classed as income and will be added to any earnings you have but if this equates to less than £30,000 per year you would still qualify. If you have savings of more than £16,000 you would not be eligible to apply at this moment in time regardless of your income. If you wish to apply for funding then please complete the application form and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps. All information provided by you will be stored and shared securely for the sole purpose of accessing energy saving measures. For more information please read the Privacy Policy.

 The grant process can be complicated so please expect multiple visits to your property including;

•  An advice visit from Cosy Homes in Lancashire to assess your property and review the measures that you have applied for.
• If your property does not currently have an EPC then this has to be carried out by a Domestic Energy Advisor in advance as only EPC banded properties of D, E, F or G can qualify. This can be done at the technical inspection stage or independently.
• A Technical Inspection from the specialist contractors working on our scheme for each measure the advice visit has put forward., for example, If you are applying for windows, insulation and Solar PV then expect 3 separate visits. The CHiL ethos is to work with many smaller local contractors who specialise in one type of measure,
• It is a Government requirement for the Green Homes Grant funding for every property to be visited by a Retrofit Assessor who will decide if the measures are suitable for the property. The Retrofitters Assessment will be signed off by a Retrofit Co-ordinator. This may mean that even if a Contractor has visited your peoperty and put forward measures they may still be deemed unsuitable for your property type,
• After completion of the work an Independent Assessor may visit to check on the quality of workmanship.

Please Note - Funding is subject to survey. Only Sustainable Warmth measures are available on the grant and will only be installed if they are deemed to be suitable for your property by a Retrofit Assessor.

I have gas central heating. Can I apply?

No. The scheme is only available for properties who do not have gas central heating as the main heating source.

What is included in the scheme?

A number of insulation measures are included in the scheme including solid wall insulation, cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, underfloor insulation and Room in Roof Insulation. Renewable technologies are also included such as Air Source Heat Pumps,Solar PV and Solar Thermal.

Can I apply for gas or LPG Heating

No. The grant does not include fossil fuel heating. If you need a new boiler or would like a first time gas or LPG central heating system then we have other funding so please go to the relevant section of the website to find out more.

Can I replace existing double glazing?

Only single glazed windows are eligible under this scheme. If you qualify and have single glazed windows they can be upgraded to double glazed windows.

Can I replace External Doors

If you have wooden external doors then you can apply to have them replaced on the scheme providing your house has an EPC rating of D,E,F or G. You would also need to qualify as being on a low income or in receipt of benefits.

Who qualifies for the 100% grant

If your household income is less than £30,000 or you or a household member is in receipt of a means tested benefit then you are eligible to apply. If you have savigs of more than £16,000 you will not be eligible to apply at this time. Landlords will have to pay a contribution towards the work.

Do I need to own my house to qualify?

Grants are available to owner-occupiers, private tenants and Housing Association tenants. If you rent your property then your Landlord must agree to any work and they will need to make a contribution.

How do I know my house qualifies?

Your house must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Rating of D, E, F or G. If the EPC rating is better than a D then the house would not qualify. If your house has had an EPC you can check on the link above to see what it is. For a property which has never had an EPC we can do one as part of the scheme.

Who will survey my property to check what work can be done?

The scheme will organise a survey of your property by a fully qualified Retrofit Assessor. Only work identified by the Assessor will qualify for funding. You are under no obligation to go ahead with the work following the survey and will not be charged for the survey.

Will I get guarantees for any work that is done to my property?

All work done under the scheme will come with the appropriate guarantee for that measure.

What if my household income is above £30,000 but my property qualifies

Unfortunately if your household income is above the threshold you will not qualify to apply for the funding.

I am a Landlord. Can I apply?

If the property has a EPC rating of D,E,F or G then your tenant can apply if they are eligible. You will need to make a contribution towards any measures which would be no more than a third of the total cost.

I live in a Park Home. Can I apply?

If you live on a Residential Park Homes site and you pay Council Tax then you can apply for measures. You must be eligible to apply and your home have a low EPC rating. Measures such as External Wall Insulation and Air Source Heat Pumps may be suitable for your home.

What if I have savings above £16,000

If you have savings greater than £16,000 then you would not be eligible to apply at the moment. Eligibility criteria is subject to change so keep checking the website for current eligibility requirements.