Get free home improvements with Warm Homes Local Grant
We're working with a number of councils across England to help people get warmer, greener homes.
So get your application in if you’re on a low income, getting certain benefits or living in a particular postcode area.
Apply for a Warm Homes Local Grant
About the Warm Homes Local Grant
What is the Warm Homes Local Grant?
The Warm Home Local Grant offers free energy-efficiency improvements, like insulation and low-carbon heating systems to homes across England.
You can get the grant if you're eligible and funding is available in your local council.
The scheme runs until 31 March 2028.
Why get a Warm Homes Local Grant?
Save money
Enjoy lower energy bills with a more efficient home.
Live comfortably
Stay warm and cosy all year round.
Reduce your carbon footprint
Help the environment with sustainable upgrades.
How can this scheme improve your home?
Meet Joe and Beth, our couple from Wiltshire who had an air source heat pump and solar panels installed through our recent work with Wiltshire Council and the Home Upgrade Grant.
Watch the videos to see;
- What difference has having a heat pump installed made
- Would they recommend a similar scheme to anyone else
"We're happy with our free home improvements"
“Our home is now very warm and toasty”
We were very keen to have a more environmentally friendly home. The installers were very punctual and polite and always left our home clean and tidy. We would 100% recommend this scheme.
“We couldn’t have asked for more”
Ravi and Paul have done an excellent job and explained everything throughout the installation. They accommodated all our requirements and requests.
“We're saving money overall”
Very happy with the end result. We've been able to get rid of the oil fired boiler and will be saving money overall. What's not to love about that deal.
Who can apply for the Warm Homes Local Grant?
You can apply for the grant if you either have:
- A household income of £36,000 a year or less
- Someone in your household getting certain benefits
- You live in a certain postcode area that automatically qualifies for the grant (Your earnings or benefits do not matter)
The property must also:
- Be in England
- Be owned by you – or a private landlord
- Have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, E, F or G if you own your home – or D or E if the property is rented
You will be asked to provide proof of income and property ownership; your savings and assets may also be taken into account.
How it works if you rent your home – or you're a landlord
You can apply for a Warm Homes Local Grant if you're a landlord – or you rent your home and have written permission from your landlord.
A landlord can get full funding for one eligible home under the scheme; they'll be asked to pay half of the total upgrade costs for any additional homes.
The property and tenant must qualify for the grant – see 'Who can apply' above.
How a Warm Homes Local Grant can help you save cash and carbon
The cash and carbon saving statistics below come from Energy Savings Trust.
Stop heat loss with loft, wall and floor insulation
Cut your energy bills
You can save hundreds of pounds on your energy bills with proper insulation.
Keep your home warm
A home can lose 33% of heat through walls and 25% through the roof without insulation.
Get health benefits
Insulation helps prevent damp, mould and mildew and their harmful effects.
Stay warm with energy-efficient heating
Get reliable heating and hot water all year round
Air source heat pump can still work effectively at -25°C.
Cut your carbon emissions
Get a more energy-efficient or low-carbon solution, like an air source heat pump.
Relax and save
Air source heat pumps have low maintenance costs and a long service life (15+ years).
Save cash and carbon with solar panels
Cut your electricity bills
Generating your own electricity can lead to lower electricity bills.
Sell extra energy to the grid
You can earn money by selling your excess electricity through the Smart Export Guarantee.
Cut your carbon emissions
A typical home solar panel system could save about one tonne of carbon yearly (depends on where you live).
How to get a Warm Homes Local Grant
1. Apply
Just answer a few quick questions about your home and income to apply.
We'll review your application and get back to you.
This stage can take a few months, so please bear with us.
2. Get a home survey
We'll put you in touch with a trusted installer.
They'll visit your home to carry out free surveys to find out what energy-efficient improvements you need.
3. Get approval
We'll send your application to your local council and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero for approval.
This stage can take up to eight weeks.
4. Get the work done
Your installer will book a time for any approved home-improvements.
Once the work is done, we'll get in touch to help you maximise your cash and carbon savings.
More about the Warm Homes Local Grant
Do I need to pay anything?
I own my home
The energy efficiency upgrade will be fully funded if you're eligible for the scheme.
I rent my home from a private landlord
You'll need to have written permission from your landlord to apply for a grant. Your home improvements may get fully funded – but if your landlord has already had a Warm Homes Local Grant, they'll have to pay half of the total upgrade costs.
I'm a landlord
You can get full funding for one eligible home under the scheme. You'll need to pay half of the total upgrade costs for any additional homes.
Can anyone apply for a Warm Homes Local Grant?
To be eligible for a Warm Homes Local Grant:
1. Your home must be in England (check out different schemes if you live in Scotland or live in Wales)
2. You must own the property that will be having the energy-efficiency improvements – or have written permission from your landlord if you privately rent. Landlords can also apply.
3. Your home must have an EPC rating of D, E, F or G if you own your home – or an EPC of D or E if the property is rented (find your EPC at gov.uk)
4. You either have:
- A household income of £36,000 a year or less
- Someone in your household getting certain benefits
- You live in a certain postcode area that automatically qualifies for the grant (Your earnings or benefits do not matter
Please note that the scheme doesn't provide quick replacements for broken boilers.
How can I check if I have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and find out what rating it has?
Go to gov.uk to find your latest EPC rating.
To be eligible for the Warm Homes Local Grant, your home must have an EPC rating of D, E, F or G if you own your home. Or have an EPC of D or E if the property is rented.
How long will it take to upgrade my home?
After applying for a Warm Homes Local Grant, take a deep breath and relax. The process may take some time.
It can take a few months for use to process your initial application. But once your installer gets in touch, it usually only takes another nine weeks to complete your home improvements.
Your installer also takes care of everything for you. They'll do your surveys, submit the funding application and complete your home upgrades.
What is an air source heat pump and why is it a good alternative heating system for my home?
A heat pump is like having an outside boiler. It captures heat from outside and moves it into your home (using electricity to do so). Read more about how an air source heat pump works in our guide.
There are many benefits to heating your home with an air source heat pump, such as:
- High efficiency – an air source heat pump can be over 300% more efficient than a standard gas boiler, potentially saving you money on your heating bills
- Lower your carbon footprint by around 12% a year – that's roughly a return flight from London to Perth, Australia
- Enjoy reliable heating and hot water all year round – an air source heat pump can still work effectively at -25°C
- Low maintenance with a long service life (15+ years)
What if I don't want all the measures that the installer says I need to have?
To qualify for a Warm Homes Local Grant, your property will have to have an EPC rating of A, B or C after your improvements are made.
The installer will recommend all the home improvements that will help your home achieve this rating.
This means you'll probably need to have all the suggested home imporvements to get the Warm Homes Local Grant.
I've been asked to submit a copy of my benefit letter to the installer. How do I do this?
Please get in touch with your installer to find out where you should send a copy of your benefits – or email your benefits letter to us at lowcarbonhomes@edfenergy.com
I need to reschedule an appointment I have booked with the installer. How do I do this?
Please get in touch with your installer to reschedule you appointment – or email your request to us at lowcarbonhomes@edfenergy.com. It would be great if you can give at least 48-hours' notice.
How can I get in touch with EDF about my Warm Homes Local Grant application?
Please send any questions you have about your application to lowcarbonhomes@edfenergy.com
Can I get a Warm Homes Local Grant for external wall insulation or expensive energy-efficiency upgrades?
Energy-efficiency home improvements done through the Warm Homes Local Grant scheme have a price cap.
That means if the cost of your recommended upgrade is more than the price cap, you might not be able to get the grant.