Who can apply?
- Owner-occupiers
- Tenants who have had a tenancy for more than five years and have a repairing obligation under the terms of the tenancy.
Applicants must be aged 18 or over. The dwelling must be their only or main residence.
Applicants must be receiving one of the following benefits:
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
- Working Tax Credit and an annual household income of less than £15,460
- Working Tax Credit (Disability Element)
- Child Tax Credit and an annual household income of less than £15,460
- Housing Benefit
- Council Tax Benefit
- Income based job seekers allowance.
What work does the grant cover?
With a home repairs assistance grant a builder can carry out necessary repairs and improvements to your property. For example, repairs to roofs and windows to protect you from the weather.
If you wish to do the work yourself, you could get assistance towards the cost of the materials.
The grant will normally have to be repaid if the property is sold within five years of the completion of the works.
Home Repair Assistance Grants are intended for small-scale works. The maximum assistance available is £6,000. For an application form, please contact Environmental Health (Housing) on 01724 297639. Alternatively, you can complete the online grant aid enquiry form.