HHCRO grant funding
The Home Heating Cost Reduction Obligation (HHCRO) scheme, also known as ‘Affordable Warmth’, allows Domestic and General to provide grant-assisted cavity wall and loft insulation measures for people who are on certain benefits. You qualify for HHCRO funding if you meet one of the following criteria:
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You claim state pension credit
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You claim child tax credit and your household income is below £15,860
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You claim either income-based job seeker’s allowance, income related employment and support allowance (ESA) or income support in addition to meeting at least one of the following criteria:
- You claim a disabled child premium
- You have parental responsibility for a child under 16 who lives at the property
- You have parental responsibility for a child under 16 or a child who is over 16, but is under 20, who lives at the property and is in full time education other than higher education
- You claim a pension premium, higher pension premium or enhanced pension premium
- You are in receipt of child tax credit which includes either a disability or severe disability element
- You claim a disability premium, enhanced disability premium or severe disability premium
- You receive a work related activity or support component (only valid if you also claim ESA)
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You claim working tax credit where your household income is below 15,860 and you meet at least one of the following criteria:
- You have parental responsibility for a child under 16 who lives at the property
- You have parental responsibility for a child under 16 or a child who is over 16, but is under 20, who lives at the property and is in full time education other than higher education
- You claim a disability premium, enhanced disability premium or severe disability premium
- You are aged 60 or over
If you would like to know if you qualify for a HHCRO grant, call our friendly customer service team on 0800 138 7207 or make a product enquiry.