GrantRadar

Warrington Borough Council (with Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester councils; Warm Homes: Local Grant)

Warm Homes: Local Grant (Warrington)

Government-funded home insulation and renewables, such as heat pumps and solar panels, for lower-income homeowners and private tenants in Warrington whose homes have an EPC of D to G. Delivered by a consortium of Warrington, Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester councils, managed by Cheshire East, until 31 March 2028. Homeowners are typically not expected to contribute unless repairs are needed first; landlords pay at least 50% after their first property.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
Amount not specified
Deadline
530 days left
31 March
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • Homeowners living in the property as their main residence, or private tenants, in Warrington, whose home has an Energy Performance Certificate of Band D, E, F or G (the council can help arrange a certificate if there isn't one)
  • The household must receive an income-related benefit (for example Universal Credit, Pension Credit Guarantee, income-related Employment and Support Allowance or Tax Credits), or have a total household income before tax and deductions of no more than £36,000, or no more than £20,000 after housing costs (mortgage, rent and Council Tax)
  • Disability benefits such as PIP or Attendance Allowance are ignored when calculating income
  • In private rented homes the landlord is expected to contribute at least 50% after the first property, and homeowners may need to pay for building repairs needed before work can be installed

What it funds

Home insulation and renewables. Typical improvements are:

  • Solid wall insulation (internal or external)
  • Cavity wall insulation
  • Loft, room-in-roof and flat roof insulation
  • Under-floor insulation
  • Air source heat pump
  • Solar PV for electricity generation
  • High heat retention electric storage heaters, where a heat pump isn't suitable
  • Heating controls

the target is to improve the home's Energy Performance Band by at least 2 bands.

How to apply

  1. Apply for the Warm Homes: Local Grant through GOV.UK
  2. Your local council will usually contact you within 10 working days to confirm eligibility and arrange a home survey
  3. Provide documents confirming your household income
  4. The council explains the next steps

Have ready

  • Documents confirming your household income (for example employment or welfare benefit income)
  • Proof of identity

More like this

Other grants open to organisations like yours.