Eligibility for Landlords and Minor Works Grant
Landlords Empty Homes Grant
Landlords and owners of properties, which are
currently empty, may be eligible for a grant up to £10,000 per
dwelling to help bring it up to the ‘Decent Homes Standard’. In
return landlords must agree to make available the units of
accommodation for 3 years to people on the Council Housing
Register.
Grant will be paid at a 100% of the costs
for landlords in the Council Accredited Landlord Scheme and 75% of
the costs in other cases.
Available here are details of the Accredited
Landlord Scheme
Criteria for a ‘Decent Home’
1) It is fit for
habitation
2) It is in a
reasonable state of repair
3) It has
reasonably modern facilities
Reasonably Modern Facilities include:
· A reasonably
modern kitchen (20 years or less) with adequate space and
layout
· A reasonably
modern bathroom not more than 30 years old and appropriately
located.
· Adequate
insulation against external noise (where relevant)
· Adequate size
· A reasonable
degree of thermal comfort
Further information on the Decent Homes
Standard can be found on Communities and Local
Government (external link) website
What you can apply for:
Landlords have a legal duty to achieve
criteria 1 & 2. This Decent Homes Grant is available to
help achieve criteria 3. The works may include the modernisation of
kitchens and bathrooms plus thermal insulation and heating
improvements.
Grant Conditions:
· Landlords must
agree to make the unit of accommodation available for 5 years to
people on the Council Housing Register.
· The property must
have appropriate planning consent and building regulation
approval.
· The grant is
subject to availability of funding.
How to Apply
Fill in the form below with your details and
what works you would like considered or
request an application form or to discuss
the grant please contact:
Environmental Services: 01929 557311 or
come in person to: Purbeck District Council,
Westport House, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PP
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How to Apply
Fill in the form below with your details and
what works you would like considered or
request an application form or to discuss
the grant please contact:
Environmental Services: 01929 557311 or
come in person to: Purbeck District Council,
Westport House, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PP
Links:
Communities and Local
Government (external link)
Contacts:
To speak to someone directly please call 01929 557311 or
email us at mikelong@purbeck-dc.gov.uk.