Grants for Homeowners in Lincolnshire

If you’re a homeowner in Lincolnshire planning to build a new house or renovate your existing property, there are several local grants and schemes that may assist with costs. These programmes aim to improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and support sustainable development.

In this article we cover:

• Financial support and grants for homeowners building or renovating in Lincolnshire
• Great British Insulation Scheme: cuts energy bills for eligible homes
• Warm Homes: Local Grant: energy-saving upgrades for mains gas and off-gas home
• Lincolnshire local council grants for vulnerable residents and energy upgrades

Warm Homes: Local Grant

• Provides free energy saving upgrades for low income, mains gas or off grid households.
• Energy performance upgrades: up to £15,000 for insulation, draughtproofing, double/triple glazing, solar PV and battery storage – aiming to reach EPC Band C.
• Low carbon heating: up to £15,000 for air or ground source heat pumps, particularly for off grid homes using oil or coal.
• Check your eligibility and apply via the GOV.UK Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme

Energy Company Obligation (ECO4)

• Provides funding for insulation and heating improvements.
• Eligibility: low-income households in properties with EPC ratings of E, F, or G.
• More information: Connect to Support Lincolnshire – Energy Grants North Lincolnshire

Great British Insulation Scheme

• Offers insulation upgrades for homes in Council Tax bands A–E.
• Eligibility: properties with EPC ratings of D or lower.
• More information: GOV.UK – Apply for the Great British Insulation Scheme

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

• Provides grants to replace fossil fuel heating systems with heat pumps or biomass boilers.
• Eligibility: property owners with suitable homes.
• More information: GOV.UK – Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Disabled Facilities Grant

• Funds adaptations to make homes more accessible for disabled residents.
• Eligibility: homeowners or tenants with a disabled occupant.
• More information: North East Lincolnshire Council – Housing Grants and Loans

Empty Homes VAT Reduction

• Offers a reduced VAT rate of 5 per cent% for renovating properties that have been empty for two years or more.
• More information: HMRC – VAT on Building

For the most current information and to explore additional funding opportunities, visit the Lincolnshire County Council Grants and Funding page.

This list is not exhaustive – to get more information contact Lincolnshire Council.

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