Current home improvement grants in Belfast
Three active government-backed schemes are available to eligible Belfast 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 Belfast?
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 Belfast 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 Belfast
Eligible measures under the Warm Homes Plan: Smart Heating Controls for Belfast 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 Belfast
Northern Ireland has a large proportion of detached and semi-detached properties heated by oil. These homes are frequently eligible for heat pump grants as part of the low-carbon heating transition.
- Oil-heated detached rural homes
- Semi-detached suburban houses
- Terraced town-centre properties
- Post-war social housing
- Modern detached houses
Warm Homes Plan: Smart Heating Controls by postcode in Belfast
Belfast covers 17 postcode districts. Use the links below to check eligibility for a specific area.
- Warm Homes Smart Controls in BT1 (Belfast)
- Warm Homes Smart Controls in BT2 (Belfast)
- Warm Homes Smart Controls in BT3 (Belfast)
- Warm Homes Smart Controls in BT4 (Belfast, Sydenham, Belmont, ...)
- Warm Homes Smart Controls in BT5 (Belfast, Castlereagh, Crossnacreevy, ...)
- Warm Homes Smart Controls in BT6 (Belfast, Cregagh, Knockbreda)
- Warm Homes Smart Controls in BT7 (Belfast, Ormeau)
- Warm Homes Smart Controls in BT8 (Belfast, Carryduff, Knockbreda, ...)
- Warm Homes Smart Controls in BT9 (Belfast, Malone, Lisburn Road, ...)
- Warm Homes Smart Controls in BT10 (Belfast, Finaghy)
- Warm Homes Smart Controls in BT11 (Belfast, Andersonstown)
- Warm Homes Smart Controls in BT12 (Belfast, Falls Road, Sandy Row, ...)
- Warm Homes Smart Controls in BT13 (Belfast, Shankill Road, Woodvale, ...)
- Warm Homes Smart Controls in BT14 (Belfast, Ballysillan, Upper Ballysillan)
- Warm Homes Smart Controls in BT15 (Belfast)
- Warm Homes Smart Controls in BT17 (Belfast, Derriaghy, Dunmurry, ...)
- Warm Homes Smart Controls in BT29 (Belfast, Crumlin, Aldergrove, ...)
Ready to check your eligibility in Belfast?
Enter your postcode below. No obligation. No payment required at any stage.
Government-funded. Free for eligible homes. Takes 30 seconds.