Home repairs grant

Maximum grant amount available £10,000

This is subject to a means test which will look at the income and capital of the applicant and their spouse or partner. The applicant’s assessed financial contribution (if any) will then be deducted from the approved grant.

This grant can fund

• repairs for category 1 and 2 hazards as assessed by the Council under the HHSRS
• installing full gas central heating with a condensing combination boiler, or low-carbon alternative where appropriate
• replacement boilers that are over 20 years old and in poor condition
• installation of 270mm loft insulation and cavity wall insulation (where appropriate)
• making adjustments to the property ensure an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C at a minimum 

How to apply

To make an enquiry or to start the grant application process email: grantsandloans@lewisham.gov.uk or call our Private Sector Housing Agency on 020 8314 6622.

Before the Council can decide whether to approve or refuse a housing assistance application, the applicant must submit a 'valid application'. A valid application will consist of completing and submitting the following documents:

• prescribed application form
• a certificate of ownership
• proof of earnings or benefits
• two quotations from legitimate building contractors
• details of any professional fees and/or other ancillary charges
• if the applicant has a long-term serious illness, the council may require a medical report from the applicant’s GP or consultant

How the grant is calculated

A Home Repairs Grant is means tested, which means that some people may have to pay a contribution towards their grant. An officer from the council will contact you for an assessment. The council officer will also inform you of any contribution that needs to be made.

The grant will be registered as a local land charge. For approved grants of £5,000 and under there is no grant condition period. For approved grants over £5,000, there is a 5-year grant condition period attached to the dwelling, which is effective from the certified date of completion

Home Repairs Loan

This is discretionary loan to top up a Home Repairs Grant to carry out works that are above the current limit of £10,000. 

The maximum grant amount is £30,000. In calculating this amount, any repairs grants or loans awarded under this or previous policies will be included. The applicant's assessed financial contribution (if any) will be deducted from the grant or loan, up to a maximum of £5,000.

The application process for the Home Repairs Loan is integrated with the Home Repairs Grant application process, as the top-up loan is only considered once an application for the grant has been assessed and the need for additional funding identified.

For full information on the grant and conditions, please read the Homeowner Grants Policy.