Residents who need support to keep their homes warm and safe may be entitled to help this winter.
Liverpool City Council has put aside £500,000 from the Department for Work and Pensions’ Household Support Fund to help people with energy-related issues at home.
The funding can help households dealing with condensation-related damp and mould, or those in need a boiler replacement.
It is aimed at owner-occupiers who are unable to access other funding routes and who don’t have the financial means to tackle heating-related issues at home.
Practical support available through the scheme includes boiler repairs or replacement boilers if property has no heating or boiler is broken, dehumidifiers to help reduce condensation, repairs to downpipes or gutters causing damp inside the property, and damp proof courses.
Support is available for residents who own their own home and meet the eligibility criteria:
- Low-income households who receive means-tested benefits;
- Or those with a household income below £31,000 and less than £16,000 in savings.
And if they have someone in the property that is:
- Over 65
- Under 5
- Suffering with certain health conditions, such as respiratory or cardiovascular issues.
Funding is limited and the scheme will run until 31 March 2026 at the latest.
To apply please contact Healthy Homes Team on 0800 012 1754 or email healthyhomesprogramme@liverpool.gov.uk.