New EPC grant for landlords – with restrictions

The Government has launched its Warm Homes Local Grant to improve a home (England only).

The full details can be seen here, and in summary:

🏠 Who Can Apply?

Landlords in England with properties rated EPC D or E
Up to £30,000 for the first property
Up to £15,000 for each additional one
💷 Max total grant cap: £315,000

But only if tenants meet ALL criteria:

  • 📍 Eligible postcode (based on deprivation – list available online)

  • 💡 Low income (household income < £36,000)

  • 📄 Benefit recipients (e.g., Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, or meet ECO4 Flex)


🚫 Strict Conditions

  • 🏘️ EPC F or G properties must have a valid exemption to qualify

  • 💸 Landlords cannot raise rent during or as a result of improvement works

  • 🕵️‍♀️ Council verification required

  • 🗃️ All applicants added to a central government database

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