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Coldbuster Grants

100% grants for energy efficiency works

Including:

  • Replacement of boiler over 15 years old with a modern condensing or high efficiency boiler
  • Heating controls
  • Cavity wall insulation
  • Loft insulation
  • Draught-proofing

and for improving heating/hot water

Including:

  • Replacement of defective boiler with a modern condensing or high efficiency boiler
  • Provision of a mini central heating system

other essential works may be available when heating and insulation measures are carried out.

How to qualify for a Coldbuster Grant

You must be an owner occupier, council or private tenant and be on an income related benefit.  For instance:

  • Guarantee Pension Credit
  • Income Support
  • Housing Benefit
  • Council Tax Benefit
  • Income Based Job Seeker's Allowance
  • Working Tax Credit with income of less than £15,592
  • Child Tax Credit with income of less than £15,592
  • Disability Living Allowance
  • Attendance Allowance
  • Income-related employment and support allowance

In addition, if the grant is for improved heating, you must be aged 60 or over or be disabled.

PLEASE NOTE:  Grants are subject to a condition that if a grant is given to an owner-occupier or a private tenant and the property is sold within 10 years of the completion of the works, then the grant is repayable by the owner.

Further Information

For further information, please phone 020 8547 5003 and ask to speak to the Private Sector and Public Health Team.


Email: environmental.health@rbk.kingston.gov.uk

 
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