The scheme provided by Portsmouth City Council, can provide Landlords with a maximum grant of £38,000 for measure including:
- Solid Wall Insulation (external)
- Solid Wall Insulation (internal)
- Room-In-Roof Insulation
- Cavity Wall Insulation
- Loft Insulation
- Air Source Heat Pumps
- High Heat Retention Storage Heaters
- Solar PV panels
- Heating Controls
To be eligible for the scheme private renters in off-gas dwellings must have an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of ‘D’ or lower. Total household gross income must be £31,000 or less, or £20,000 after housing costs, or receiving means-tested benefits.
Households in certain areas are automatically eligible, these homes are primarily located in Charles Dickens ward as well as Nelson, Hilsea, Cosham and Paulsgrove. Landlords with more than four properties in their portfolio are ineligible.
To learn more about the scheme residents can view the council’s website.