On 8th july 2020 the uk government has announced a new home improvements grant scheme.
Grants for windows and doors from government 2020 martin lewis.
Find out more about the green homes grants scheme for windows and doors.
All details were announced by chancellor rishi sunak.
If you do plan on making these updates the funding is capped at the valuation of the cost of the insulation or low carbon heating.
The scheme is intended to help homeowners to reduce their heating bills and carbon emissions through improved insulation i e.
Green homes grant scheme.
The 39million fund is being used by highways england to enable over 3 000 homes to install double glazed windows patio doors and bifold doors by 2020.
Under the green homes grant families will receive vouchers of up to 5 000 for energy saving changes such as a new boiler while those on the lowest incomes will get up to 10 000 to help.
Alongside the free double glazing they are also offering ventilation units which would enable homeowners to ventilate rooms without needing to open their windows further reducing the impact of the vehicle noise from the roads.
The new scheme called green homes grant scheme allows homeowners and landlords to claim vouchers worth up to 10 000 to install energy saving measures in their homes including for double glazing windows and doors.
The scheme should launch in september 2020 with an online application process and is due to close in march 2021.