Grants for homeowners in Suffolk

Homeowners in Suffolk looking to build a new property or improve an existing one can access a range of local grants and support schemes to help with expenses.

In this article we cover:

• Financial support and grants for homeowners building or renovating in Suffolk
• Great British Insulation Scheme: cuts energy bills for eligible homes
• Warm Homes: Local Grant: energy-saving upgrades for mains gas and off-gas home
• Boiler Upgrade Scheme: help with heat pumps and biomass boiler costs

Warm Homes Suffolk Loan

• Interest-free loans up to £15,000 for energy efficiency upgrades.
• Covers insulation, solar panels, heat pumps, and glazing.
• Repayable over 2–7 years.
• More information: Warm Homes Suffolk

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.
• More information: Warm Homes Suffolk

Renovation Grants for Owner-Occupiers

• Grants between £1,000 and £15,000 for essential repairs and safety improvements.
• You’ll need to agree to live in and own the home for the next 20 years — if you do, you won’t have to pay anything back.
• Aims to improve energy efficiency where possible.
• More information: East Suffolk Council – Renovation Grants

Retrofit Assessment Voucher Scheme

• Offers low-cost or free home energy efficiency assessments.
• Helps identify the best ways to make your home more energy efficient.
• More information: West Suffolk Council – Retrofit Assessment

Suffolk Loft Insulation Offer

• The Suffolk Loft Insulation Offer enables homeowners in Suffolk to receive a 50 per cent % discount (up to £200) on itch-free thermal insulation rolls from High Loft, the UK’s leading eco loft insulation brand.
• All residents in Suffolk are eligible for this grant.
• The offer is available until allocated funding is spent.
• Ideal for topping up existing insulation or insulating from scratch.
• For more Information visit Suffolk Loft Insulation Offer

Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)

• Encourages property owners in England and Wales to replace fossil fuel heating systems with low-carbon alternatives.
• Grant amounts can differ depending on the different heat source installed.
• To be eligible for the grant you must own the property (includes homeowners & self-builders)
• The property must have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) issued within the last 10 years.
• Grants are not available for hybrid systems or replacements of existing low-carbon heating systems.
• The scheme operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is open until 31 December 2027.
• For more information visit Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)

To learn more about these grants and discover other funding supports that may be available, visit the Suffolk Housing Grants page.  

Please note that the grants listed above are not exhaustive, and eligibility criteria may apply. It’s advisable to contact the relevant authorities or organisations to discuss your specific circumstances and funding options.

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