Renovation Grants
Means-tested Grants and Loans are available in Mid Suffolk to help improve housing conditions by supporting essential repairs that make your home safe.
Who Is Eligible?
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be subject to a means test to determine how much they can contribute toward the cost of works
- Live in a property that is Council Tax Band A–E
- Have a property where a Category One Hazard exists, as defined in the Housing Act 2004
- Be unable to access funding through other eligible schemes
What Work Could Be Considered?
Only works required to remedy serious hazards will be considered. This may include (but is not limited to):
- Electrical safety works
- Structural issues
- Significant damp problems
What Help Could I Receive?
You may be eligible for:
- Up to £5,000 grant
- Up to £15,000 interest-free loan
The loan element is repayable upon the sale of the property.
Contact Us
To find out more, contact the Private Sector Housing Team at Mid Suffolk Council: