Whether you’re starting a self-build or renovating your home in Cambridgeshire, you may be eligible to get help with some costs through local grants and national support schemes.
In this article we cover:
- Grants and funding available to homeowners or self-builders in Cambridgeshire
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme: support for installing heat pumps and biomass boilers
- Great British Insulation Scheme: help to lower energy bills for eligible households
- Warm Homes Local Grant: energy-saving improvements for both gas and off-grid homes
- Council-backed grants for disabled residents and home energy upgrades in the Cambridgeshire area.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)
- Receive up to £7,500 towards the cost of installing a heat pump, or £5,000 for a biomass boiler.
- Aims to help homeowners switch to low-carbon heating solutions.
- Find out more and apply through the GOV.UK Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)
- Offers free or discounted insulation for homes with an EPC rating of D or below, and Council Tax bands A–D.
- Designed to lower energy bills and improve home comfort.
- Find our more: GOV.UK Great British Insulation Scheme advice page
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)
- Offers support for insulation and heating upgrades, including boiler and radiator replacements.
- Eligibility: households with income below £31,000, health conditions, or EPC ratings of D–G.
- More information: Ofgem Energy Company Obligation (ECO) page.
Disabled Facilities Grant
- Provides financial assistance up to £30,000 for essential adaptations to help residents live independently.
- Eligibility: homeowners or tenants requiring adaptations like stairlifts, level access showers, or ramps.
- More information: Cambridgeshire County Council Heat Network Installation page.
This list covers main energy and home improvement grants available in the Cambridgeshire Council area for building or renovating. It is not exhaustive. For full details and latest updates, check Cambridgeshire Council.
