Heather Campbell
If you’re a homeowner in Dorset planning a new build or looking to upgrade your existing property, a range of local grants and schemes could help offset the costs. These initiatives are designed to boost energy efficiency, cut carbon emissions and promote sustainable development.
In this article we cover:
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- Financial support and grants for homeowners building or renovating in Dorset
- Great British Insulation Scheme: cuts energy bills for eligible homes
- Warm Homes: Local Grant: energy-saving upgrades for mains gas and off-gas home
- Dorset 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
Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)
- Offers insulation upgrades for homes in Council Tax bands A–E.
- Eligibility: properties with EPC ratings of D or lower.
- More information: Great British Insulation Scheme Dorset
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: 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: Dorset Council – Disabled Facilities Grant
Household Support Fund
- Provides financial assistance to low-income households for essential costs.
- Eligibility: varies; check with local council.
- More information: BCP Council – Household Support FundThe Scottish Sun
For the most current information and to explore additional funding opportunities, visit the Dorset Council Housing Grants page.
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