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Simple terms explainer
Councils can offer grants or loans to help homeowners and tenants repair, improve, or adapt their homes. This support is part of the Scheme of Assistance, which aims to ensure homes are safe, accessible, and meet basic living standards. The help can include financial assistance for essential repairs, adaptations for disabled residents, or improvements to bring homes up to the tolerable standard. Each council decides what help is available locally and publishes a statement outlining their approach.
Legal status
Discretionary
Duty category
Housing
Duty type
Public facing
Social determinant of health
Economic stability
Emerging policy and legislation
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Bodies with shared interest
Standards and frameworks
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