Warm homes local grant
We have secured £1.5 million in funding to improve the energy performance of homes in the district. This includes low-income households, if you get certain means-tested benefits, and live in certain postcodes.
You can check your eligibility and register your interest on GOV.UK for funded home improvements including insulation, double and triple glazing, and solar panels.
For more information about warm homes grants, please email WarmHomes@canterbury.gov.uk.
Funding for home improvements with ECO-4
The government’s ECO-4 scheme means energy providers have to fund energy performance improvements for households on a low-income, and if you get a means-tested benefits such as Universal Credit.
Your provider can help with improvements such as insulation, boiler upgrades, and smart thermostats. You can check your eligibility for funding.
Warm homes scheme
The warm homes scheme can give you up to £150 off your energy bill each year. This discount will automatically be taken off your bill.
Cold weather payments
If you get certain benefits - like pension credit or income support - and the temperature is zero or below for more than seven days you can get £25 extra a week.
Find out more about cold weather payments
Heating grants
If you receive a means tested or disability benefit - like income support or disability living allowance - you might be able to get a grant to help with your heating costs.
GOV.UK also have advice on things you can do that will make your home cheaper to heat.
Water bills
If you need help paying water bills you should speak to your water supplier first. You might be able to get a discounted rate if you live alone or you might be eligible for the WaterSure scheme that caps how much you pay.
Winter fuel payments
Winter Fuel Payments are being means tested from 2025. To get this benefit, you need to apply for Pension Credit.
Green Doctor has advice on saving energy, keeping warm and reducing your household bills.
