Boiler Replacement Scheme
A boiler replacement scheme is available to help eligible homeowners with the cost of replacing an inefficient boiler.
Who qualifies for this scheme?
You must satisfy the eligibility criteria to qualify for the scheme. These are
- you own your home
- your income is less than £40,000
- your boiler is aged over 15 years and is inefficient
People who rent their homes from a private landlord, the Housing Executive or a Housing Association cannot apply for this scheme.
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What will the allowance pay for?
If you qualify for the scheme, you can get up to £1,000 towards the cost of
- a new, more energy efficient oil or gas boiler
- switching your heating from oil to gas, or
- switching to a wood pellet boiler.
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How much will I get?
The amount of money that you will get depends on your income. If your household income is less than £20,000 the basic grant is £700. This will increase to £1000 if you have to install controls as well as a boiler.
If you earn between £20,000 and £40,000 the boiler grant will be £400, rising to £500 if controls need to be installed.
You are free to choose your own installer. Where the engineer is working with gas, s/he must be a registered Gas Safe engineer.
If you are installing a new boiler, you must apply to your local council for Building Control approval. The Building Control fee will not be covered by the grant.
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How do I apply?
To find out if you are eligible for the grant, call 0300 200 7874 or register by email.
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