Decent Homes Grant

Decent Homes Grants are available to help vulnerable households bring their homes up to the decent homes standard set by the Government.

A decent home is one which is wind and weather tight, warm and has modern facilities.

What is a Decent Homes Grant?

To meet the decent homes standard a property must:

be in a reasonable state of repair
have reasonably modern facilities
provide a reasonable degree of thermal comfort

If you think your property does not meet this standard then you may be eligible for a Decent Homes Grant.

The maximum grant payable is £10,000.

These are discretionary grants provided by North Wiltshire District Council.

Who is eligible for a Decent Homes Grant?

You can apply for a grant if you are:

an owner of a property
or a tenant with a lease agreement specifying responsibility for the required works

This type of grant is means tested.

You may be eligible if you are in receipt of one of the following benefits:

Housing Benfits
Council Tax Benefit
Income Support
Income based Job Seekers Allowance
Attendance Allowance
Disability Living Allowance
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
War Disablement Pension
Working Tax Credit which includes a disability element where the entitled person has a relevant annual income of less than £15,050
Child Tax credit where the entitled person has a relevant annual income of £15,050
Pension Credit

How do I apply?

For more information, please contact the Private Sector Housing Team on 01249 706666

Grant conditions apply – should you move house within the term of the grant conditions then the grant may be repayable.