Can Your Home Qualify For The Boiler Upgrade Scheme?

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) can reduce the cost of installing an eligible low-carbon heating system, but not every UK property qualifies. The scheme is currently available in England and Wales and has specific rules covering property ownership, existing heating, the type of building and the proposed replacement system.

For homeowners, the important question is not simply whether the property has an old boiler. Several conditions need to be met before a grant can be awarded.

Here is how to assess whether your home could qualify.

Is Your Property In England Or Wales?

If you are wondering Who Qualifies for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, the first requirement is location.

BUS is available for eligible properties in England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate heating support arrangements, so a property in either of those countries cannot use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.

If you own properties in different parts of the UK, eligibility needs to be considered separately for each one.

Do You Own The Property?

You generally need to own the property where the new heating system will be installed.

BUS can cover more than owner-occupied homes. Eligible applicants can include people who own:

• Their main residence
• A second home
• A property they rent to tenants
• Certain non-residential properties

The scheme therefore isn't limited to homeowners who live in the property themselves. However, the building must satisfy the relevant BUS conditions.