Current home improvement grants in Brighton
Three active government-backed schemes are available to eligible Brighton homeowners right now.
Warm Homes Plan
Insulation, heat pumps, solar panels and more for eligible households. Government-funded, free to apply.
Check eligibilityBoiler Upgrade Scheme
Replace your fossil-fuel boiler with a low-carbon heat pump and claim up to £7,500 off the cost.
Check eligibilityECO4 Scheme
Funded by energy suppliers. Ends 31 December 2026. Low-income households on qualifying benefits.
Check ECO4 eligibilityAm I eligible for a grant in Brighton?
You likely qualify if...
- Your home is EPC band D, E, F or G
- You own your home or have written landlord consent
- You receive a qualifying benefit (Universal Credit, Pension Credit, etc.)
- Your property was built before 2000 and has an older heating system
You may still qualify if...
- Your income is higher but your EPC rating is very poor
- You are a private tenant (with written landlord permission)
- You live in a rural area not on the gas grid
- Your local council has identified your area for LA Flex funding
- You are a landlord with low-rated rental properties
LA Flex is a local authority referral route that can extend eligibility beyond standard income thresholds. Check below to see if Brighton properties qualify.
Industry accreditation standards
Under ECO4, Warm Homes Plan, and Boiler Upgrade Scheme rules, participating installers are required to hold relevant industry accreditation such as MCS, TrustMark, or Gas Safe registration. UK Home Grants is an introduction service — we pass your details to scheme-registered installers with your consent. We do not vet individual contractors ourselves.
What the grant covers in Brighton
Eligible measures under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Ground Source Heat Pump for Brighton properties.
How it works
Check eligibility
Complete the free form below. It takes about 30 seconds and there is no obligation at any stage.
Free home survey
An accredited local installer contacts you to arrange a free survey and confirm exactly what your property qualifies for.
Installation arranged
Qualifying improvements are fitted by a certified contractor. You pay nothing for measures fully covered by the grant.
Housing stock in Brighton
This area contains a mix of property ages and types typical of a UK town, including pre-war terraces, inter-war semis, post-war council housing, and modern detached houses. Many older properties are EPC band D or below and qualify for funded improvements.
- Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses
- Inter-war semi-detached properties
- Post-war council-built housing
- Modern detached and semi-detached homes
- Rural cottages and farmhouses
Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Ground Source Heat Pump by postcode in Brighton
Brighton covers 4 postcode districts. Use the links below to check eligibility for a specific area.
- BUS Ground Source Heat Pump in BN1 (Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, ...)
- BUS Ground Source Heat Pump in BN2 (Brighton, Bevendean, Brighton Marina, ...)
- BUS Ground Source Heat Pump in BN50 (Brighton)
- BUS Ground Source Heat Pump in BN88 (Brighton)
Ready to check your eligibility in Brighton?
Enter your postcode below. No obligation. No payment required at any stage.
Government-funded. Free for eligible homes. Takes 30 seconds.