Qualifying criteria
There is currently funding available which means that clients in receipt of certain benefits can receive a grant towards Loft and Cavity wall insulation.
If you are in one of the following groups you may be eligible for free insulation, subject to survey and funding:
- State Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit with an income below £16,190 per year
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, which must include a work-related activity or support component, and
- i) Has the parental responsibility for a child under the age of five who ordinarily resides with that member or
- ii) Is in receipt of a qualifying component*
- Income-based Job Seekers Allowance and
- i) Has the parental responsibility for a child under the age of five who ordinarily resides with that member or
- ii) Is in receipt of a qualifying component*
- Income Support
- i) Has the parental responsibility for a child under the age of five who ordinarily resides with that member or
- ii) Is in receipt of a qualifying component*
* Qualifying components
I. Child Tax Credit which includes a disability or severe disability element
II. A disabled child premium
III. A disability premium, enhanced disability premium or severe disability premium
IV. A pensioner premium, higher pensioner premium or enhanced pensioner premium
What if I do not fall into the category above?
There is currently a transition period for grant funding as the system moves from the Carbon Emission Reduction Target (CERT) grants to Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) funding. If you do not fall into the category above, during this transition stage the Warm and Well scheme can take your details, and we will be in contact if more grant funding becomes available.
If you would like any further information please call the Warm and Well advice line on 0800 500 3076.
All grants are subject to survey
Council Contact Details
Gloucester City Council
North Warehouse
The Docks
Gloucester
GL1 2EP
Telephone: 01452 396396
E-mail: [email protected] |
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