Warmer homes for less cost this winter

In the middle of the heatwave Dartford Borough Council has posted the following as a reminder that Winter is coming!!

We've partnered with Dover District Council to support local residents improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

As part of the Warm Homes Local Grant (WHLG), we can provide funds for home improvements like loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, internal wall insulation for solid wall homes, air source heat pumps (ASHP) and Solar PV.

To qualify for funding the property and the occupants need to meet the criteria below:

• The property has an EPC rating below a C. You can find out more about energy ratings https://www.gov.uk/find-energy-certificate (if you do not have an energy rating for your property you may still be eligible)
• The total annual household income (gross) is £36,000 or lower, or the occupants are in receipt of a means tested benefit.

The initiative is aimed at privately owned and privately rented properties in the district that meet the criteria (eligible private rented properties will require landlord agreement and a signed declaration form).

There are a limited number of grants available, so please get your applications in. For more information please email [email protected]. Further details and links to a self-referral form can be found at: Apply for the Warm Homes: Local Grant to improve a home - GOV.UK

There are other energy efficiency schemes for privately owned properties so please do email [email protected] to find out more