Check your eligibility

The official GOV.UK checker is the best place to confirm which energy-improvement schemes may apply to your home. This page helps you prepare before you use it so the result is more useful.

What this guide helps with

understanding what information to gather first
knowing which types of support to look out for
avoiding a rushed or incomplete eligibility check
deciding what to do after you get a result

Before you start

Try to have the following ready:

your postcode
whether you own, privately rent, or live in social housing
the approximate age and type of your home
your current heating system
whether your home has loft or cavity-wall insulation already
whether anyone in the household receives qualifying benefits or has circumstances that affect eligibility

Common types of support readers look for

Heat pump grants such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme where applicable.
Insulation support for loft, cavity-wall, and other fabric upgrades.
Support routed through energy suppliers or local-authority backed schemes.
Devolved-nation schemes such as support in Scotland or Wales.
Tax relief such as 0% VAT on qualifying installed energy-saving materials.

Use the official checker

Check eligibility on GOV.UK

After you get your result

Once you have used the official checker:

Save or note the schemes it mentions.
Compare those results with our grants and funding overview.
Read the related technology guide before requesting quotes.
If an installer will apply on your behalf, ask them exactly what paperwork and surveys they need.

If the checker does not show support

That does not always mean there is no route available. You may still want to:

review local council or devolved-nation schemes
check whether timing or policy changes affect availability
look at measures with low upfront cost first, such as insulation top-ups, draught-proofing, or controls

Written by NetZeroNow Editorial Team | Last updated on 2026-03-30

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