The Affordable Warmth Scheme

The Affordable Warmth Scheme offers homeowners grants for the installation of energy efficiency measures including boiler replacements and both insulation and radiator installations. The scheme is funded by the Department for Social Development and is only available in Northern Ireland in areas being targeted by the local council.

To qualify for an Affordable Warmth grant, you must be an owner occupier or householder of a privately rented property and your gross annual income must be below £20,000.

There are specific rules for those applying as a private renter. Your landlord must be registered with the Department for Social Development’s Landlord Registration scheme. They will also need to give consent for any work being done and will have to contribute towards the cost of it.

Please note: this scheme is only available in certain parts of Northern Ireland where the local council is targeting your area.

The Affordable Warmth Scheme in Northern Ireland is targeted, meaning local councils will get in touch with households they have identified as being possible recipients for the grant. You can find further information on the Affordable Warmth Scheme in Northern Ireland by calling 0300 200 7874.

If you are entitled to help under this scheme, you will be given a list of measures that you can install and approval to start the work. You may choose which contractor you wish to use or you can choose from the Housing Executive list (installers should be accredited to a relevant trade body).