Government scheme · England · Last updated 23 October 2026
Could you get free solar panels or insulation? Check the Warm Homes: Local Grant
The Warm Homes: Local Grant is a government scheme that pays for energy saving improvements, including solar panels, for eligible homes in England. Applications go to your local council (Birmingham, Solihull and others) based on your postcode, and the council usually contacts you within 10 working days to arrange a home survey.
Who qualifies
- your home is in England
- it is privately owned (by you or your landlord)
- it has an EPC rating of D, E, F or G (you can check this when you apply)
- household income is usually £36,000 a year or less, or you live in certain postcode areas, or someone in the household gets certain benefits
What you could get
You could get wall, loft and underfloor insulation, air source heat pumps, smart controls, solar panels.
The council arranges and pays for agreed work. Landlords may need to pay for some improvements.
What happens next
Apply online, the council contacts you within 10 working days, they survey your home, then they organise and pay for the work.
Need help applying? Call the GOV.UK helpline on 0800 098 7950 (Mon to Fri 8am to 6pm, Sat 9am to 12pm).
Don't qualify?
If you're not eligible, we can still give you a free quote for solar panels and batteries.
Phone 0121 707 9991.
This is a government scheme run by local councils. Solar City is not the decision maker and applying is free.