Home improvements - housing renovation grant for a private property

A renovation grant scheme provides financial assistance towards the cost of larger scale works required to make a house fit for occupancy or to put a dwelling into reasonable repair.

 This service is provided to help owners of properties in a poor condition carry out repairs to bring their homes up to a recognised fitness standard.  

Examples of the types of work, which can be included within a renovation grant are replacement roof coverings, installation of damp proof courses, rewiring, replacement of services and structural repairs, as well as other items of general disrepair.

Priority is given to properties, which are in Council Tax Band A. or B and first time buyers.

Approvals for grant assistance are processed according to the level of unfitness and the eligibility of the works.

 Renovation Grants are subject to a Test of Resources i.e a ‘means test’ which in the first instance is conducted informally. All information is treated in the strictest of confidence.

Details of Renovation Grants can be found in Berwick –upon-Tweed Borough Councils Private Sector Housing Renewal Policy.

 Further information can be obtained by contacting Brian Weatherhead, Senior Technical Officer.

Telephone 01289 301812

e-mail bgw@berwick-upon-tweed.gov.uk

Write to: Mr. B. Weatherhead

Property and Housing Services

Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council

Wallace Green

Berwick-upon-Tweed

TD15 1ED

Use our on-line Request Form