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Who Can Get Private Housing Assistance?

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Because You Deserve It! Publicity Poster

Find out about a range of assistance from the council available in Eastbourne for families, older or disabled homeowners who need help to repair, improve or adapt their homes.

  • Do you need money towards improving your home?

  • Do you need help to continue to live independently in your own home?

  • Do you need additional security at home to help you feel safe?

  • Do you need help to keep warm?

Are You Eligible for Assistance?

If you live in Eastbourne, you could get a grant or loan from £200 to £30,000 to help improve your home.

  • Are you eligible for Council Tax Benefit, Income Support, Pension Credit or other means tested benefit?

  • And are you either over 60, disabled, or have children under 16?

Some homeowners can benefit even if they do not fall into those categories - the Get it Insulated Grant for example.

Ask Us for Help to Apply

If you think you, a friend or a relative may be eligible for a grant, ask us and we will check it out. We have people on hand to help explain what is available and help you to apply - go to Contact Details below.

Owner-occupiers are required to have owned and lived in the dwelling for at least one year before they are eligible for assistance. Tenants with a repairing obligation may make an application so long as the owner of the property has given their consent.

Landlords of licensed Houses in Multiple Occupation in Eastbourne may also be able to get assistance.

Other Grants and Discounts

Additional types of assistance are also available under the government's national Home Energy Saving Programme, including energy saving discounts for all householders and Warm Front Grants for pensioners and people in low income households.

A Quick Guide to Private Housing Assistance
A Quick Guide to Private Housing Assistance - [29 KB] Download a summary checklist of the types of private housing assistance available in Eastbourne, with details of who is eligible for grants and loans.
Private Housing Renewal Policy
Private Housing Renewal Policy - [282 KB] Download our 2008-2011 Private Housing Renewal Policy for Eastbourne - improving homes, transforming lives.
Private Housing Assistance Awareness Campaign Poster
Private Housing Assistance Awareness Campaign Poster - [742 KB] Download a publicity poster appearing on bus stop shelters around Eastbourne and later in newspaper advertisements, designed by PRG Publicity for our awareness campaign.
Private Housing Assistance Information Booklet
Private Housing Assistance Information Booklet - [650 KB] Download our information booklet about grants and loans available to homeowners and private tenants in Eastbourne for home improvement.
East Sussex Energy Partnership Information Booklet
East Sussex Energy Partnership Information Booklet - [590 KB] Find out about grants and discounts available from your council in East Sussex to cut your heating costs - free or discounted insulation and solar panels.
East Sussex Energy Partnership Publicity Postcard
East Sussex Energy Partnership Publicity Postcard - [594 KB] Download a colour postcard advertising free insulation at the drop of a hat - an easy way to cut your heating bills. Freephone 0800 980 0901 to contact the East Sussex Energy Partnership, working with your local council.

Contact Details

  • Tel 0800 980 0901
  • Fax 01323 415997