How homeowners and landlords can get new boiler grant
If you are a homeowner and are letting out your property then you may be able to get access to financial help towards getting a new boiler in your property.
You, the landlord, have the responsibility of making sure that your tenant is comfortable in the rental property. This includes ensuring that the hot water and central heating are operational and safe.
A boiler is essential for comfortable living and as the landlord, you also have the legal responsibility to fix any faults or make repairs. You must also ensure that annual gas safety inspections are done promptly.
This guide will cover all the information a landlord should know. It includes available grants and financing options.
If the tenants meet certain criteria, domestic rental properties can be eligible for a new efficient gas boiler. These criteria are for low-income families and pensioners, as well as those who have received benefits or have income below a certain level.
Are landlords allowed to apply for boiler grants for tenants?
No. Your tenant must apply for a heating boiler grant by themselves via an online application. By providing information such as the make, model and age of the boiler, you can assist them in the application process.
Tenants can apply for my permission without my consent
No. Privately rented tenants must get permission from their landlord to proceed with the boiler grant process.
How long must tenants be present in the property for an ECO boiler to be installed?
To be eligible for the grant, the tenant must live in the property during the whole process.
Landlords’ Gas Safety responsibilities boilers that are installed under ECO
Gas Safe Registered engineers are all of the people we work with when installing boilers. Your Gas Safety Check will require that the new boiler be inspected every 12 months. If necessary, it will also need to be serviced.
What can landlords do to benefit from the ECO program?
There are many benefits to having a new, energy-efficient new boiler installed at your home:
- Since April 2016, landlords have been legally required to take into account tenants’ requests to make their homes more comfortable and less expensive to heat. You can save money by taking advantage of the ECO grant to help you make changes that are unlikely to be necessary.
- An efficient boiler can help raise the Energy Performance Certificate rating. All landlords in England & Wales will have to upgrade their properties by April 2018 to achieve a minimum E rating. This is an excellent time to act.
- A new boiler is less likely than an old one to fail or need as much maintenance. This gives you more peace of mind, and also lowers the cost of repairs.
- Future tenants will be attracted to a modern boiler.
- All boilers that are installed under ECO will have A-rated condensing models. This will significantly reduce the property’s CO 2 emissions.
