Warm Homes Local Grant Now Open – Are Landlords Eligible?

Note: While the main gov.uk application page mentions homeowners, landlords are eligible — but must apply via the local authority.

The government’s EPC improvement grant scheme is now live — and it’s great news for landlords with properties in qualifying postcodes. This funding can help landlords bring their properties up to EPC grade C without footing the full bill.

Here’s everything you need to know to take advantage of this opportunity as a landlord.

What Funding Is Available?

Eligible landlords can access:

• 100% funding on the first qualifying property, capped at:
  
  • £15,000 for EPC improvements
    
  • £15,000 for low-carbon heating
    
    
• 50% funding on additional properties
  
  • Up to £315,000 total funding over 2 years
    

This is a grant — not a loan — making it an excellent option for landlords struggling to self-fund energy upgrades.

Who’s Eligible?

To qualify, properties must:

• Be located in a participating council area
  
• Have an EPC rating of D–G
  
• Be tenanted by a low-income household
  
• Be privately owned (owner-occupied or privately rented)
  

Eligibility is postcode-dependent, and your local council must have applied for funding to be part of the scheme. Each council will manage delivery and monitoring locally.

Councils will also monitor rent levels post-upgrade to ensure improvements aren’t used to justify large rent increases — a fair request given the public funding involved.

Participating East Midlands Councils (2025)

The following East Midlands local authorities have confirmed grant funding — either directly or through the Midlands Net Zero Hub:

• Leicester
  
• North East Derbyshire
  
• North Northamptonshire
  
• Nottingham City
  
• Newark and Sherwood
  
• Mansfield
  
• Broxtowe
  
• Gedling
  
• Ashfield
  
• Bassetlaw
  
• Rushcliffe
  
• Chesterfield
  
• Derbyshire Dales
  
• Erewash
  
• South Derbyshire
  
• Lincoln
  
• North Kesteven
  
• West Lindsey
  
• South Kesteven
  
• Blaby
  
• Harborough
  
• Hinckley and Bosworth
  
• Melton
  
• Charnwood
  
• North West Leicestershire
  

 Check the full list of participating authorities here:

Need Support?

This scheme is a lifeline for landlords facing EPC compliance challenges. But the rollout is still evolving, and councils vary in how far along they are. If you’re a landlord and want to learn more information, get in touch with our friendly team.

Quick Links

• Warm Homes Local Grant: Overview & Guidance
  
• Apply or Learn More on Gov.uk