The information on this page is presented in the format of frequently asked questions. Please click a question from the index below to see the appropriate answer.
What is a renovation grant?
Renovation grants are available to owner occupiers to remedy items of disrepair, which are causing the property to be, or have the potential to render the property unfit for human habitation.
The maximum assistance available is £15,000. There are a number of conditions attached to the offer of these grants. If you would like further information please contact the private sector housing team on 01753 875264.
What are Minor Works Grants?
Minor Works Grants are specifically designed to provide financial help for small-scale works of repair, improvement or adaptations to a dwelling. They include:
By offering a Minor Works grant we will be able to arrange for the work to be carried out without the delay inherent within the Disabled Facilities grant.
Who would be eligible for a minor works grant?
They will normally be awarded to those persons who are on an income-related benefit and who are: -disabled (or the carer of a disabled person), or -vulnerable* (or the carer of a vulnerable person), or -over 60 years of ageHow do I apply for Minor Works Grants?
Make an enquiry to Private Sector Housing. They will also be able to provide you with an application form. You will not be offered grant assistance if you start work before the Council approves your application.
An application is only valid if it is made on the form provided by the local authority for the purposes and if it includes all the information required. Private Sector Housing will notify you of the outcome of your application no later than six months from its receipt.
You should ensure that you separately secure any approval for building regulations or planning purposes that is required. However the agency can arrange all this on your behalf. Please note if you have a mortgage you are responsible for informing your mortgage company and for increasing your insurance’s as appropriate after the works are started.
Is there a maximum amount of home improvement grant for the private sector available?
The maximum assistance that can be offered for an emergency works grant is £500. Whereas for the other minor works grants, the maximum assistance that can be offered within a five-year period is £5000. Minor Works grants will not be offered for items of routine maintenance of a property or where alternative funding may be available.
How will the amount of home improvement grant for the private sector be calculated?
Usually you will be offered a grant, equivalent to the eligible expense of the work minus any fees incurred up the maximum grant limit.
Are there any home improvement grants available for private property?
Yes, Renovation and Minor Works grants these are discretionary forms of assistance given by Slough Borough Council. Being discretionary grants they will only be offered whilst the available budget permits.
For all enquiries please contact the Customer Service Centre
01753 475111
My Council
Landmark Place
High Street
Slough
opposite Slough Library
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