Check if you qualify for the Warm Homes Plan

If you receive qualifying benefits or have a low household income, you do not need to repay the funding.

The government covers the full cost of your home upgrades.

Other homeowners can access government-backed loans with favourable terms.

These loans do require repayment over an agreed period.

Most installations take 1-2 days to complete.

Loft and cavity wall insulation usually take 1 day.

Heat pump installations may take 2 days.

The full process from application to installation takes 4-6 weeks.

Yes, private tenants can apply with written permission from their landlord.

The landlord must agree to the installation.

If you live in social housing, contact your housing association.

They have separate schemes for their properties.

Qualifying benefits include Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Working Tax Credit.

Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, and Housing Benefit also qualify.

Child Benefit may qualify if your household income is below the threshold.

An installer visits your home for 1-2 hours.

They check your current insulation, heating system, and property type.

The installer recommends suitable measures based on your home.

You are under no obligation to proceed after the assessment.

The assessment determines which measures suit your property.

You can discuss your preferences with the installer.

Final recommendations depend on your property's needs.

Some measures may not suit all property types.