Warm Front

What is it?

The Warm Front grant is a Government funded scheme which provides grants to make your home warmer, healthier and more energy efficient through various insulation and heating measures. If you own your home or rent from a private landlord and receive certain benefits, you may be able to claim a grant under the Warm Front scheme.

Am I eligible?

You can claim if you receive one of more of the following:

• Working Tax Credit (with an income of less than £15,050 and which must include a disability element)
• Child Tax Credit (with an income of less than £15,050)
• Attendance Allowance
• Disability Living Allowance
• Income Support (which must include a disability premium)
• Housing Benefit (which must include a disability premium)
• Council Tax Benefit (which must include a disability premium)
• War Disablement Pension (which must include a mobility supplement or Constant Attendance Allowance)
• Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (which must include Constant Attendance Allowance)

Also, if you have a child under 16, are pregnant and have a maternity certificate MAT B1, or are over 60, you can apply provided you are also receiving one or more of the following:

1. Income Support
2. Housing Benefit
3. Council Tax Benefit
4. Income-Based Jobseeker's Allowance
5. Pension Credit.

None of the above apply to me, is there any help available?

Even if you do not qualify for a Warm Front grant you may qualify for a Warm Front heating rebate, (up to £300) towards the cost of the repair or installation of a heating system. To qualify for this you must be:

• Aged 60 or over.
• Own your own house or rent it from a private landlord.
• Be without a heating system
• Have a heating system that has broken down

What next?

Visit the Warm Front grant website where you can find more information and details on how to apply.

Alternatively, contact the Warm Front team on 0800 316 6011. They will help you to know if you are eligible. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm.