Due to a funding shortfall, NIHE will not be able to accept any new applications.

The Home Improvements Grants Scheme is administered by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, but applies to owner-occupiers. This particular grant is also available to tenants if they have responsibility for repairing the property that they rent.

 

Your home must be at least ten years old and not located in a redevelopment area. There are also criteria based on whether your home is fit for habitation.

The amount of grant you can get depends on how much the work will cost. A test of your resources will also be carried out to see if you can afford to meet some of the cost.

For more information about this you can contact a local advice service.

To apply for the Renovation Grant, you need to contact your local Housing Executive Grants Office. It can cover a wide range of work, including removing damp, replacing chimneys, electric wiring and basic security and energy measures.

The Housing Executive has made special arrangements with outside organisations to help older people to apply for this grant.

You local Housing Executive Grants Office will refer you to them.