Insulation Grant Criteria

Insulation Grant Criteria

The two main considerations are whether the householder is likely to qualify for an Insulation grant and also whether the property is suitable to have insulation installed.

Grants to cover the entire cost are available to households receiving income-related benefits, disability-related benefits, or tax credits. You must also own the property or rent it from a private landlord (i.e. not Council/Housing Association).

Council or Housing Association tenants may be entitled to grant assistance providing they own half or more of the property.

Cavity Wall and Loft Insulation are generally free of charge to anyone in receipt of a qualifying income/disability benefit or tax credits.

Roof Room and Internal Wall Insulation are also free to people receiving benefits, providing the property does not have mains gas. If it is on the gas network, a grant of up to 75% is available.

Grants of up to 25% can be claimed towards the cost of installing External Wall Insulation, regardless of income or benefits.

The property must also be privately owned/rented, occupied at the time of the survey and there must be a gas or electricity bill in the occupier’s name.

Benefit Criteria

To qualify for free cavity, internal wall, loft or roof room insulation, someone living in the property needs to be in receipt of at least one of the benefits listed below: