How do I apply?
Call the helpdesk on 023 9268 8369 to speak to our team about what works you may need; they will send out an application form for you to complete. Once returned, we will then arrange for a Housing Renewals Officer to visit you, survey your property and discuss possible financial assistance we may be able to offer.
Repairs to your home
You may be able to get financial assistance to help fund works to your property. We can potentially help with:
- Roof repairs and replacement if your roof is leaking
- Replacement windows if your windows are draughty, single glazed or hard to open and close
- Electrical upgrade if youre lectrics are dated
- Central heating upgrade if your boiler is inefficient, or if your radiators don’t function correctly
- Damp treatment if you are experiencing damp in your property.
If you would like to be considered for financial assistance for repairs to your property, please contact the Private Sector Housing Team on 023 9268 8369.
Types of financial assistance available
Home Energy Assistance Top Up Grant – A small grant to fund the excess costs of a replacement boiler, in conjunction with the Council’s Energy Services Team, where the full cost cannot be met by existing funding available.
Home Improvement Loan – A variety of affordable loans of up to £35,000 to help vulnerable home owners carry out works to improve their homes. There are 4 types of loan assistance, subject to your individual circumstances:-
- Interest only loan
- Interest free repayment loan
(All assistance packages are discretionary and therefore are provided subject to funds being available)