Home Repair Assistance Grant

Home repairs assistance grants may be available if you are a homeowner or a private tenant and have occupied your home for at least two years. If you have moved in more recently, we may be able to disregard this requirement in certain circumstances. You will also need to be in receipt of one of the following benefits:

Income support
Housing benefit
Working tax credit
Council tax benefit
Disabled person's tax credit
Job seeker's allowance
Child tax credit
Pension credit

If you have a low income you could be assessed to see if you qualify for one of these benefits. Advice is also available on housing grants including help with the application forms.

The following works may be carried out under the grant scheme:

Electrical repairs
Hot water and heating systems
Rainwater goods and roof overhaul
Windows, bathroom and kitchen replacement
Dampness problems
Other minor repairs

How do I apply?

You can apply for a home repairs assistance grant online, or call 08450 450 063 to request one is sent to you. Alternatively you can download and print off our home repair assistance grant leaflet and tear off the printed form. Works will be carried out under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, as amended by the Regulatory Reform Order 2002.

For more information, call 08450 450 063 or email home.imp.agency@scambs.gov.uk.