Planning to build or renovate in Leicestershire? You might be able to get help with the costs through local grants and support schemes.
In this article we cover:
- Available grants and financial supports for homeowners in Leicestershire
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme – funding to help install heat pumps and biomass boilers
- Great British Insulation Scheme – support for eligible households to cut energy bills through insulation upgrades
- Warm Homes Local Grant – assistance for energy-saving improvements in both gas and off-grid properties
- Council-backed grants – funding for home energy efficiency works and support for disabled residents across Leicestershire
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 from: Leicestershire County Council Energy Efficiency Grants page or GOV.UK.
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: Leicestershire County Council Energy Efficiency Grants page or GOV.UK Great British Insulation scheme
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.
- Find out more: Leicestershire County Council Energy Efficiency Grants page or GOV.UK Warm Homes: Local Grant
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 from: Leicestershire County Council Energy Efficiency Grants page or GOV.UK
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: Leicestershire County Council Disabled Facilities Grant page or GOV.UK Disabled Facilities Grant page.
This list covers main energy and home improvement grants available in Leicestershire. For full details and latest updates, check Leicestershire County Council.
