Heating Grants Wolverhampton: What's Available

Grant schemes in Wolverhampton don't match what you'll read on national websites. The national Warm Homes: Local Grant excludes City of Wolverhampton Council, because the West Midlands Combined Authority gets that funding directly through its devolved settlement.

Wolverhampton at a glance

Who rents: 25.2% of Wolverhampton households rent from a social landlord, 18.8% directly from the council. 19.0% rent privately. Source
How homes are heated: 76.5% of Wolverhampton households heat with mains gas only and 10.0% with electricity only. 771 homes (0.7%) are on a communal or district heat network, and 65 use oil only. Source
Warm Homes funding: City of Wolverhampton Council is one of the West Midlands councils that cannot join the national Warm Homes: Local Grant, because the West Midlands Combined Authority receives that money through its devolved integrated settlement. Source
Energy ratings: About 53% of homes with an EPC in Wolverhampton are rated band D or below (median score 68, band D), against 47% across England. Based on certificates lodged in the 10 years to March 2025. Source

What's open now

In Wolverhampton, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme gives £7,500 towards an air source heat pump and has no income test. If your home runs on oil or LPG and isn't on the gas grid, the figure rises to £9,000 until March 2027. Your MCS certified installer makes the claim, and our Boiler Upgrade Scheme guide sets out who qualifies.

ECO4 runs until 31 December 2026 according to Ofgem, but many suppliers have little funding left. Ask Act on Energy whether any supplier is still taking Wolverhampton referrals before you count on it.

Local Warm Homes funding

Act on Energy, the regional energy advice charity, said in July 2026 that a new Warm Homes Local Grant for Wolverhampton was not yet open and that details would follow. The previous Home Upgrade Grant is closed.

Call Act on Energy on 0800 988 2881 to check the latest position.

Get ready before a scheme opens

Most area schemes fund homes rated EPC D to G and prioritise lower-income households. Look up your EPC on GOV.UK now. If it's expired or wrong, a new assessment may show a lower rating than you think, especially in older semis with original windows.

Keep proof of income or benefits to hand. When schemes open, places are often allocated in the order applications arrive.

Scam warning

Act on Energy warns that people are posing as it and offering free boilers. Genuine schemes never charge you to check eligibility. If in doubt, call the official number.

Wolverhampton homes and what they need

Interwar and post-war semis across the estates

Semis with gardens are good heat pump candidates. Fill cavities and top up the loft first to cut the size and cost of the system.

Victorian red brick terraces near the centre

Solid-walled terraces often rate EPC D or worse, so they are likely to be prioritised when a local grant opens.

Areas covered

Engineers who cover Wolverhampton work across areas including Tettenhall, Penn, Wednesfield, Bilston, Whitmore Reans, Finchfield, Compton, Bushbury, Fallings Park and Codsall.

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Questions people in Wolverhampton ask

I rent from the council. Can I apply?

Upgrades to council homes are usually planned by the council itself. Ask your housing officer about any planned work.

Can landlords get help?

Under most Warm Homes schemes, landlords can apply but pay a share of the cost. Check the terms when the Wolverhampton scheme is announced.

Who can I ask for impartial advice?

Act on Energy gives free advice to West Midlands households on 0800 988 2881. It can also confirm whether a caller claiming to represent a grant scheme is genuine.

Sources

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