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Tenants in the private rented sector can access new energy efficiency funding to improve their homes.
It’s part of the government’s accelerated rollout of the Warm Homes Plan to benefit up to 170,000 residences across England.
The plan promises to bolster household finances by reducing energy bills and improving living conditions.
The cash is aimed at low-income families and tenants in the private rented sector, as well as social housing.
Miatta Fahnbulleh, the minister for energy consumers, said: “Living in a warm, comfortable home should not be a luxury.
“It is a right that has been out of reach for too many people for too long.
“By giving this funding to local authorities and social housing providers we are delivering on our promise to improve the homes of thousands of people across England.”
She added: “As part of our Plan for Change, we are powering on with our Warm Homes Plan, upgrading cold and draughty homes so they are warmer, cleaner, and cheaper to live in.”
The scheme will fund upgrades such as insulation, double glazing, solar panels and heat pumps, targeting those most in need.
With £1.8 billion in government backing, local councils and social housing landlords will receive funds to transform properties into warmer, more sustainable homes.
These enhancements could enable households to save big sums annually and improve living standards.
The initiative aligns with the government’s broader Plan for Change which aims to increase real household disposable income by the end of the Parliamentary term.
The list of councils which have received funding under the scheme can be found here.
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10:47 AM, 15th March 2025, About 11 months ago
I have 30 properties in Nottingham. Many let to tenants on benefits or with children or in receipt of a pip.
Nottingham City Council sent out a flyer offering to help with these grants and boasting that they had already installed many thousands on there homes.
As you can imagine my tenants and I were keen to do this. Unfortunately years ago I had one property insulated internally under a scheme where I contributed 50% of the cost. Because of this, the response from Nottingham City Council was absolutely no help under any circumstances. They will of course still upgrade their properties even when the occupants are working.
I’ve tried many different schemes but if it’s not cavity wall or loft insulation, they don’t want to know.
The system does not work! That is why there is so little uptake on these schemes.
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11:02 AM, 15th March 2025, About 11 months ago
If your PRS property is in an eligible postcode, and your tenant meets the low income tests, then you as property owner would apply with the tenant for a grant to pay for works under the scheme. See page 26 onwards of this:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66f1573cbd3aced9da489bcf/Warm-Homes-Local-Grant-guidance.pdf.
Note that “Upgrades to PRS properties will constitute a subsidy to landlords under the Subsidy Control Act (2022).” If you’re thinking of applying under the scheme, do ask the local authority for clarification about what obligations you’re under as a result of the receipt of public subsidy.
Re Matthew Jude’s experience, the public subsidy limits refresh every three years, but there’s a lot of discretion for each local authority to work out how to apply the scheme. What a shame that Nottingham City Council have decided not to help your tenants!