The Home Heating Cost Reduction Obligation (HHCRO) scheme, also known as ‘Affordable Warmth’, provides funding to help eligible people reduce the cost of heating their home through the installation of energy efficient measures.
If you own your own home, or are in private rented accommodation, and are in receipt of any of the following benefits you may qualify for HHCRO funding:
State Pension credit
Child tax credit with household income below £16,010
Income based job seekers allowance or income related support and employment allowance in addition to meeting at least one of the following criteria;
You have parental responsibility for a child under 16 that lives at the property.
You have parental responsibility for a child who is over 16, but is under 20, who lives at the property and is in full time education other than higher education
You claim a pension premium, higher pension premium or enhanced pension premium
You are in receipt of child tax credit which includes either a disability or severe disability element
You claim a disability premium, enhanced disability premium or severe disability premium
You receive a work related activity or support component (only valid if you also claim ESA)
Working tax credit with household income below £16,010 and meet at least one of the following criteria;
You have parental responsibility for a child under 16 who lives at the property
You have parental responsibility for a child who is over 16, but is under 20, who lives at the property and is in full time education other than higher education
You claim a disability premium, enhanced disability premium or severe disability premium
You are aged 60 or over
Universal credit confirming net monthly earned income of £1,250 or less in any assessment period in previous 12 months.
Your eligibility for grant assisted cavity wall insulation, loft insulation or boiler replacement measures is dependant on your receipt of above mentioned benefits.
Your property type, wall type and existing measures (if qualifying) etc. will determine the grant amount.
Not all properties and benefit criteria’s are guaranteed to be 100% free but you will be notified or any possible contribution as early on in the process of possible.
If you believe you meet the criteria listed above, please apply below by completing our multiple choice application.
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