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Oadby and Wigston Borough Council (Warm Homes: Local Grant, funded by DESNZ via the Midlands Net Zero Hub)

Warm Homes: Local Grant (Oadby and Wigston)

Fully funded energy efficiency upgrades for privately owned or privately rented homes in Oadby and Wigston, under the government's Warm Homes: Local Grant. After a free home survey, eligible households may get high retention storage heaters, loft insulation or solar panels, paid for by the council. It is for homes with an EPC rating of D to G and household income of £36,000 or less, or in a qualifying postcode or on certain benefits. Landlords can have one property upgraded free, and further properties with a 50% contribution.

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Who can apply

  • Householders whose home is in Oadby and Wigston and who own it or rent it privately, where the home's Energy Performance Certificate is rated D, E, F or G and household income is £36,000 a year or less
  • Households earning more may still qualify if they live in a qualifying postcode area or someone in the home receives Universal Credit, Income Support, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Jobseeker's Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance
  • Eligible private landlords can have one property upgraded for free; any further property in their portfolio needs a 50% landlord contribution
  • Council and housing association homes are not covered

What it funds

Energy efficiency home improvements, after a free home survey, which may include:

  • High retention storage heaters
  • Loft insulation
  • Solar panels

all fuel types are eligible, including on-gas and off-gas grid homes, and improvements are tailored to the home's needs.

What it will not fund

Gas boilers (prohibited by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

How to apply

  1. Check eligibility and apply through the government's Warm Homes: Local Grant service on GOV.UK
  2. The council aims to contact you within 10 working days
  3. If you qualify, the council arranges a free home survey to decide which upgrades suit the property
  4. The council arranges and pays for the agreed work (owner-occupied homes)

questions can go to the council's Private Sector Housing Grant enquiry form or Customer Services on 0116 288 8961. A GOV.UK helpline (0800 098 7950) helps people apply online.

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