Covid-19: ECO 3 boiler grant is still available for the qualifying properties
Covid 19 had a significant impact on the communities around the country. Many have lost their jobs and had to claim benefits to pay their bills. Many people had to work from home or have been furloughed, which led them to spend more time at home, which means higher energy bills.
Am I entitled to a boiler grant?
If you had to claim benefits during the pandemic and own your home, you might be entitled to a boiler grant. Your boiler must be older than six years to be eligible for the funding.
Can I get a free boiler?
All properties are given a Lifetime Saving Score which is worked out using property type, number of bedrooms, and a wall type. Based on that, the amount of funding will be worked out. In most cases, the full amount of funding is provided, and no contribution is required. However, if the contribution is required, the surveyor will discuss this with you during the no-obligation survey.
Am I eligible for boiler funding?
You must receive one of the following benefits to qualify for the boiler funding:
Armed Forces Independence Payment
Attendance Allowance
Carer's Allowance
Child Benefit*
Child Tax Credit
Constant Attendance Allowance
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Income Related Employment Support Allowance
Income Support
Income-Based Jobseekers Allowance
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
Pension Guarantee Credit
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Universal Credit
War Pensions Mobility Supplement
Working Tax Credit
Can I get a free boiler if I receive child benefit?
As mentioned before, the amount of funding available is based on the type of property. However, child benefit is a qualifying benefit. However, child benefit is the only benefit that has an income cap. To qualify for the boiler funding when you receive child benefit, you must meet the income criteria.
Here is the full list of income caps based on the number of children you claim the child benefit for and the type of claim you have:
Please click apply now, and a member of the team will contact you to arrange a free no-obligation survey.
