The revised Warm Front grant scheme re-opened to new applications on 14 April 2011.
Warm Front is a Government grant for a package of insulation and heating measures up to the value of £3500. To qualify for Warm Front a person must meet all three of the following criteria:
- Live in their own home or rent privately and the property.
- Have a home that has a SAP rating of 55 or under (this will be assessed at the point of application through a Technical Survey by Warm Front). A SAP rating is a measurement of how energy efficient your home is.
- Be in receipt of of one of the following:
- Pension Credit - Guaranteed Credit or Savings Credit
- Income Support of Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance and have any of the following:
- Has parental responsibility for a child under 5 who ordinarily resides with that person
- Child Tax Credit (which must include a disability or severe disability element for a child or young person)
- Disabled Child Premium
- Disability Premium (enhanced disability or severe disability element premium)
- Pensioner Premium (higher pensioner premium or enhanced pensioner premium)
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) which includes a work related activity or support component
Home energy efficiency improvement measures available include:
- Gas, electric or oil central heating
- Cavity wall insulation
- Loft insulation
- Draught proofing
- Hot water tank insulation
- Low energy light bulbs
- Glass fronted solid fuel fire
All the work is done for you by approved contractors. To apply please ring 0800 316 2814. Previous applicants may re-apply for a Warm Front grant.
