The Warm Homes Plan is a UK government initiative designed to improve the energy efficiency of homes through grants for insulation, low-carbon heating, solar panels and other energy-saving upgrades. It is expected to replace ECO4 from April 2026.
ECO4 closes on 31st March 2026. The Warm Homes Plan will take effect immediately afterwards. Specific application dates are not yet confirmed.
Warm Homes Plan Eligibility Checklist
Low-income homeowners will be eligible for the Warm Homes: Local Grant (WH:LG). Expected criteria include:
These costs include:
Private landlords may be eligible for WH:LG with tenant contribution requirements. Landlords may need to contribute to higher-cost measures.
WH:SHF funding available for social housing providers regardless of tenant income. Focus on stock EPC improvement.
Area-based delivery from 2028/29. Local authorities will administer WH:LG grants.
We will update this page as new information is released by the government.
BUS (already confirmed) covers heat pumps. WH:SHF (already confirmed) covers insulation, heating, solar, ventilation.
This is subject to government confirmation. We will update this page as details are released.
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| Period | Expected Milestone |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | ECO4 closes to new applications. The Warm Homes Plan is expected to launch, although official application dates are yet to be confirmed. |
| 2026–2027 | Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF) allocations continue. Warm Homes: Local Grant (WH:LG) applications are expected to open. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) remains available. |
| 2028–2029 | Area-based delivery is expected to begin. Government plans indicate closer integration between WH:SHF and WH:LG programmes. |
| 2030 | The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is currently scheduled to end unless extended. EPC C requirements for rental properties are expected to become increasingly important. |
| Update Type | What You'll Receive |
|---|---|
| Application Windows | Alerts when Warm Homes Plan funding opens |
| Eligibility Updates | Confirmation of qualifying criteria |
| Funding Announcements | Information on available grants and budgets |
| Important Deadlines | Reminders before key application deadlines |
Apply for ECO4 now if you need:
Wait for Warm Homes Plan if:
A: The government has announced the scheme but specific application dates are not yet confirmed. We expect more details throughout 2026. Register your interest to be notified.
A: The government has announced £5 billion to upgrade up to 5 million homes across the UK. Individual grant amounts are not yet confirmed.
A: Yes. ECO4 closes on 31st March 2026. The Warm Homes Plan takes effect afterwards.
A: You can apply for ECO4 before it closes in March 2026. After that, you will need to apply under the Warm Homes Plan. You cannot double-fund the same measures.
A: No, registration is optional. We will notify you when the scheme opens so you don’t miss the deadline. You can also apply directly through the government when the scheme opens.
A: No. WH:SHF is for social housing providers. WH:LG is for homeowners and potentially landlords. BUS is for homeowners and small businesses.
A: Expected yes, but not yet confirmed. Register your interest for updates.
A: We will register as soon as the scheme opens for installer registration. Register your interest with us to be notified when we can accept applications.
Register your interest for the Warm Homes Plan today — be first to know when grants become available.
Not sure if you should wait or apply for ECO4 now? Call us on 0161 302 1985 — we will advise within 24 hours.
