Services for home owners

Grants may be available to owner occupiers living throughout the city, qualifying benefits are:

• Income Support
• Council Tax Benefit
• Income Based Job Seekers Allowance
• War Disablement Pension
• Pension Credit
• Working Tax Credit (WTC) providing the recipient has a relevant household income of less than £ 15,460* plus either a disability element of WTC, Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance
• Child tax credit providing the recipient has a relevant household income of less than £15,460

*Subject to change by Government

Grants may be available to anyone qualifying on any of the above conditions to bring your home up to the Decent Homes Standard. The following are common examples of works that can be funded:

• roof repairs
• damp proofing
• new window or doors
• energy efficiency measures
• structural defects

If you would like to find out more information or request an enquiry form, please contact Private Sector Housing Team on 01752 307075.