Private sector - empty property grants

These grants are available to private individuals, private landlords (including registered social landlords) who own an empty property, and want to refurbish, demolish and rebuild or convert their property to a number of units.

In all cases, to qualify for a grant, the property must then be available for letting.

The grant is to bring the property up to the government’s decent homes standard. The grant also includes help for works to make the property a home that is secure and affordable to keep warm.

There are conditions attached to this grant, and the amount of grant available depends on the number and size of units created.

How to apply

Download an application form for an empty property grant (PDF 145k).

Further information

For more information, contact the private housing improvement team.