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Warm Homes: Local Grant — check eligibility by postcode

Warm Homes: Local Grant (WHLG) provides funding for energy efficiency improvements in lower-income households in England. It is delivered through local authorities, which means eligibility and availability varies by postcode.

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What is Warm Homes: Local Grant?

Warm Homes: Local Grant is part of the UK government's Warm Homes Plan. It funds improvements including insulation, heat pumps, solar panels and other low-carbon measures for eligible households in England. Funding is distributed to local authorities, who decide how to allocate it within their area.

Who may qualify?

  • Households in England with a gross income broadly equivalent to lower-income thresholds
  • Homes with EPC ratings E, F or G — or D in some cases
  • Both owner-occupiers and private renters (landlords may need to contribute)
  • Eligibility criteria are set by each local authority and may vary

Local availability varies

Not every local authority in England is currently administering WHLG. Funding allocations are confirmed over time. The free checker can help identify whether this route is currently worth pursuing in your area, based on your postcode.

What improvements are funded?

Funded measures can include (subject to property suitability and local authority decisions):

  • Loft, cavity wall and solid wall insulation
  • Air source and ground source heat pumps
  • Solar PV panels
  • First-time central heating systems
  • Draught-proofing and heating controls

Warm Homes: Local Grant vs ECO4

Both schemes can fund similar measures, but they work differently. ECO4 is delivered by energy suppliers through TrustMark-registered contractors. Warm Homes: Local Grant is delivered by local authorities who may work with approved local contractors. Households may qualify for one or both.

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Sources

  • GOV.UK: Warm Homes: Local Grant guidance
  • Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
  • GOV.UK: Warm Homes Plan

Last reviewed: July 2026. This page is guidance only and does not guarantee eligibility.