Warm Front

If you own your own home or rent it from a private landlord, you may be eligible for a grant of up to £3,500 (or £6,000 where oil, low carbon or renewable technologies are recommended) under the Warm Front Scheme. Warm Front Grants are available in England only; other schemes operate in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

If the property has previously received Warm Front improvements, the grant now available will be the balance of £3,500 (or £6,000 where oil, low carbon or renewable technologies are recommended) less the value of all works previously completed.

Applicants meeting the following criteria may be eligible for the Warm Front Scheme.

1. Householders aged 60 or over in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:

Income Support

Council Tax Benefit

Housing Benefit

Job Seekers Allowance (income-based)

Pension Credit

Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

2. Householders with a child under 16, or pregnant women with maternity certificate MAT-B1, in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:

Income Support

Council Tax Benefit

Housing Benefit

Job Seekers Allowance (income-based)

Pension Credit

Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

3. Householders in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:

Working Tax Credit (with an income of less than £16,040, which must include a disability element)

Disability Living Allowance

Child Tax Credit (with an income of less than £16,040)

Housing Benefit (which must include a disability premium)

Income Support (which must include a disability premium)

Council Tax Benefit (which must include a disability premium)

War Disablement Pension (which must include a mobility supplement or Constant Attendance Allowance)

Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (which must include Constant Attendance Allowance)

Attendance Allowance

£300 heating rebate scheme

Since 2001 Warm Front has helped thousands of people receive insulation and heating improvements to make their homes warmer, healthier and more energy-efficient. On Monday 5th December 2005, the Chancellor made a pre-budget announcement regarding Government's intention to offer a £300 grant to pensioners who would not otherwise be eligible for Warm Front.

If you are over 60, own or privately rent your home and do not qualify for a Warm Front Grant because you do not receive a relevant benefit, you may be eligible for a £300 rebate.

This rebate is available to help towards repairing or replacing an inoperable system or installing a new central heating system where there is none existing at the property. The cost of work must be over £300 Inc VAT and is only available in English Local Authority Areas

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