2026 Eligibility Guide — Updated Q1 2026
Government Grant Eligibility Checker
Check which UK government grants you qualify for — including the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme, ECO4, and the Warm Homes Local Grant. Free, instant check.
£7,500 BUS Grant0% VAT SolarECO4 Up to £15kWarm Homes Grant
Quick Eligibility Check
Answer these questions to identify your applicable schemes.
Do you own your home (or are you a landlord)?
✓ YES
Eligible for BUS, ECO4, and Warm Homes
✗ NO
Your landlord must apply for BUS. You may still qualify for ECO4 in private rented accommodation.
Do you have a valid EPC (within the last 10 years)?
✓ YES
Good — any EPC rating now qualifies for BUS since March 2024.
✗ NO
You'll need an EPC before applying. Costs approximately £60–£120 from an accredited assessor.
Is your household income under £36,000/year?
✓ YES
You may qualify for ECO4 and/or the Warm Homes Local Grant in addition to BUS.
✗ NO
You still qualify for BUS (no income limit) and 0% VAT on solar panels.
Is your EPC rating D, E, F, or G?
✓ YES
You are likely eligible for ECO4 and Warm Homes Local Grant (subject to income).
✗ NO
ECO4 is unlikely — focus on BUS for heat pumps and 0% VAT for solar.
£7,500
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)
✓ You Qualify If:
- Owner-occupier or landlord in England, Scotland, or Wales
- Valid Energy Performance Certificate (within 10 years)
- No existing MCS-certified heat pump installed
- Installation by MCS-certified installer
- Replacing fossil fuel or electric resistance heating
✗ Not Eligible If:
- Tenants (landlord must apply)
- Properties in Northern Ireland (separate BUS NI scheme)
- Properties already fitted with a qualifying heat pump
Up to £15,000
ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation)
✓ You Qualify If:
- Household income under £31,000/year (or receipt of qualifying benefits)
- EPC rating D, E, F, or G
- Owner-occupied or private rented property in England, Scotland, or Wales
- Obligation met through your energy supplier (no direct application)
✗ Not Eligible If:
- Properties with EPC rating A, B, or C
- Households above income threshold not receiving qualifying benefits
- Social housing tenants (covered under separate scheme)
Up to £15,000
Warm Homes Local Grant
✓ You Qualify If:
- Household income under £36,000/year
- EPC rating D, E, F, or G
- Owner-occupied property in England
- Not currently in receipt of ECO4 or other major energy grants
✗ Not Eligible If:
- Properties outside England (Scotland and Wales have separate schemes)
- Properties with EPC A–C rating
- Households above the income threshold
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