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Do I need to be on benefits to qualify?

Written by paragon on . Posted in General.

No. There are multiple alternative routes to qualify for an ECO or GBIS grant which don’t involve claiming benefits at all. Aside from receiving benefits, you can qualify for qualify for an ECO grant:

  • if your annual household income is £31,000 or less, or;
  • if someone in your household has a medical condition that makes them vulnerable to the cold.

To qualify for a GBIS grant, the only criteria is:

  • if your property is within Council Tax bands A-E in Wales, or A-D in England.