National empty homes grant

Grants of up to £25,000 are available to renovate empty properties to make them safe to live in and improve their energy efficiency.

The grant is available in instalments as the work is undertaken. Applicants must provide a contribution of at least 15%.

Eligibility

• the property must have been registered as empty with the Council Tax department for at least 12 months;
• the applicant must own or be purchasing the property at the time of application;
• if successful, the applicant must live in the property for a minimum of 5 years after completion of the works as their main and only home.

How to apply