We offer grants to help people with the cost of repairs and other urgent works that affect their health or safety.

Who is eligible for a grant?

To qualify for assistance you must normally:

• be aged 18 or over
• be an owner or private tenant or an occupant
• be either 60 or over, disabled, or have a child under 16 living with you and be in receipt of one of the following benefits: council tax benefit, housing benefit, working tax credit (excluding child tax credit) or income based job seekers allowance
• have a power or duty to carry out the works
• have lived in the property for 12 months prior to making the application

How much grant will be given?

The maximum grant is normally £5,500 plus £500 to cover administration.

It is restricted to one application every ten years. Grants paid under previous policies will be taken into account when determining eligibility to reapply.

There is a limited budget each year for this assistance and enquiries will be dealt with in date order in a waiting list system.

How to apply

Contact us if you would like to apply for a grant.