Grants for Homeowners in Cornwall

If you’re a homeowner in Cornwall 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

Renewable Energy Support

• Assistance for installing renewable energy systems such as solar panels and heat pumps.
• May include grants or advice services.
• More information: Community Energy Plus

Green Home Improvement Loan Scheme

• Low-interest loans for energy efficiency improvements.
• Managed by Lendology CIC.
• Eligibility: homeowners unable to access mainstream lending, those in fuel poverty, or with long-term health issues.
• More information: Cornwall Council – Green Home Improvement Loans Let’s Talk Cornwall

Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)

• Offers free or discounted insulation to reduce energy bills.
• Eligibility: properties with EPC ratings D–G and in Council Tax bands A–D.
• More information: Cornwall Council – GBIS Cornwall Council

Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) LA Flex

• Provides insulation and heating measures to reduce fuel poverty and carbon emissions.
• Eligibility: based on energy performance and suitability of measures.
• More information: Cornwall Council – ECO4 LA Flex Cornwall Council

Empty Property Loan

• Low-interest loans up to £60,000 for single dwellings, or up to £210,000 for multiple units.
• Aimed at bringing empty properties back into use.
• More information: Cornwall Council – Empty Property Loan Cornwall

Council Tax Discount for Major Repairs

• 50 per cent% discount on Council Tax for up to 12 months.
• Applicable if your home is empty and undergoing major repairs or structural alterations.
• More information: Cornwall Council – Major Repairs Discount Cornwall Council

Homeowners in Cornwall can access a range of grants and support schemes through Cornwall Council, designed to help with new builds or home renovations, particularly those that improve energy efficiency and promote sustainability.

This list is not exhaustive – to get more information contact Cork County Council. To find the latest updates and explore more funding options, visit the Cornwall Council Housing Grants page.

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