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SOCIAL HOUSING RETROFIT SUPPORT

Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund & Former SHDF Support.

HSSE Solutions supports social housing providers, local authorities and housing organisations with retrofit project guidance, property assessment support and energy efficiency improvement planning under current social housing funding routes. Funding, project scope and delivery depend on scheme rules, provider eligibility, property suitability, approval routes and funding availability.

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What Is the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund?

The Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund supports energy efficiency upgrades and low-carbon heating measures in English social housing. It provides funding to local authorities, combined authorities, registered providers of social housing and registered charities that own social housing, subject to scheme rules and funding rounds.

The fund focuses on improving lower-performing social homes, usually through measures such as insulation, low-carbon heating and related energy efficiency works. Outcomes depend on property condition, measure suitability, project design, installation quality and tenant usage.

For social housing retrofit enquiries, call 02081785892
SOCIAL HOUSING RETROFIT BENEFITS

Possible Benefits of Social Housing Retrofit Funding

Social housing retrofit funding may support housing providers and tenants in several ways, depending on the project, property stock and measures installed:

HSSE Solutions can support social housing providers with enquiry review, property assessment coordination, retrofit planning and project support. Funding levels, provider contribution, delivery scope and timescales depend on the relevant funding route and approval process.

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POSSIBLE MEASURES

What Measures May Be Included?

Social housing retrofit funding may include a range of measures depending on scheme rules, property stock condition, technical assessment and approved project scope. Measures may include:

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Insulation Upgrades

Loft, cavity wall, external wall or other insulation measures to help reduce heat loss where suitable.

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Low Carbon Heating

Low-carbon heating systems such as air source heat pumps or ground source heat pumps where suitable and approved.

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Renewable energy

Solar PV or battery storage may be included where suitable, approved and technically appropriate for the property stock.

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Heating controls, smart thermostats or zoning controls may help improve heating management where suitable and correctly used.

PROJECT SUPPORT PROCESS

How Social Housing Funding Support Works

Social housing funding routes can involve detailed eligibility, stock data, technical design, match-funding and delivery requirements. HSSE Solutions can help review the project position and support the next steps where appropriate.

Initial Project Review

Initial Project Review

We review the housing stock, EPC position, property type, ownership route and potential funding requirements to assess whether a current route may be suitable.

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Retrofit Planning

Retrofit Planning

Suitable improvement options are reviewed against stock condition, technical requirements, resident impact, project objectives and funding criteria.

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Application Approval

Application or Route Guidance

Where an active route is available, project documentation may be prepared or reviewed according to the relevant funding and delivery requirements.

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Technical Assessment Surveys

Technical Assessment & Surveys

Property surveys, retrofit assessments or technical reviews may be required to confirm suitability, risks, specifications and installation scope.

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Delivery Coordination

Approved works are delivered by suitable contractors according to the agreed scope, technical specification and applicable requirements.

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Handover & Aftercare Information

Relevant handover documents, warranties, resident information or aftercare guidance are provided where applicable.

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Initial Project Review

Initial Project Review

We review the housing stock, EPC position, property type, ownership route and potential funding requirements to assess whether a current route may be suitable.

Retrofit Planning

Retrofit Planning

Suitable improvement options are reviewed against stock condition, technical requirements, resident impact, project objectives and funding criteria.

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Application Approval

Application or Route Guidance

Where an active route is available, project documentation may be prepared or reviewed according to the relevant funding and delivery requirements.

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Technical Assessment & Surveys

Property surveys, retrofit assessments or technical reviews may be required to confirm suitability, risks, specifications and installation scope.

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Delivery Coordination

Approved works are delivered by suitable contractors according to the agreed scope, technical specification and applicable requirements.

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Handover & Aftercare Information

Relevant handover documents, warranties, resident information or aftercare guidance are provided where applicable.

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Suitable retrofit measures can help improve comfort and energy performance, with outcomes depending on property condition, measure selection, installation quality and resident usage.

HSSE PROJECT SUPPORT

How HSSE Solutions Can Support Social Housing Retrofit Projects

HSSE Solutions can support social housing providers with retrofit project review, technical coordination and funding route guidance where applicable.

HSSE Solutions can help make the project route clearer by reviewing property information, explaining requirements and supporting next steps where a suitable funding or private route is available.

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SOCIAL HOUSING FUND ELIGIBILITY

Who May Be Eligible for Social Housing Retrofit Funding?

Current social housing retrofit funding routes are generally aimed at eligible social housing providers and housing organisations, subject to the specific funding round and delivery rules.

Funding is generally focused on improving lower-performing social homes, with eligibility often linked to EPC rating, stock condition, ownership, measure suitability and project requirements.

HSSE Solutions can assist providers with project review, route guidance and retrofit support where an active funding or project route is available.

Energy Performance Support

Suitable measures may help reduce energy use or emissions where technically appropriate, but outcomes depend on property condition, measure type, installation quality and usage.

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Potential Tenant Bill Savings

Tenants may see potential bill savings where energy demand is reduced, but savings depend on tariffs, occupancy, heating behaviour, property condition and installed measures.

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EPC & Asset Improvement

Retrofit measures may support EPC or asset improvement objectives where suitable measures are installed and reflected in updated assessments.

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Low-Carbon Retrofit Support

Low-carbon retrofit measures may support wider decarbonisation objectives, subject to scheme requirements and measured project outcomes.

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Long-Term Considerations for Social Housing Retrofit

Social housing retrofit projects can support longer-term property improvement objectives where measures are planned, installed and maintained correctly.

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HSSE Solutions can help providers understand the next steps for assessment, project planning, delivery coordination and handover support.

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Why Choose HSSE Solutions for Social Housing Retrofit Support?

HSSE Solutions supports social housing providers with practical retrofit guidance, property assessment coordination, technical support and current funding route information.

Our team can help review project requirements, eligibility factors and documentation needs for relevant social housing retrofit routes.
Support may include enquiry review, survey coordination, technical planning, delivery support and handover guidance.
We work with providers to align proposed measures with property condition, resident needs, project scope and technical requirements.
We can support providers with route guidance, project coordination and documentation aligned with relevant scheme and technical requirements.

From enquiry to next steps, HSSE Solutions provides clear support for social housing retrofit projects where suitable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund supports energy efficiency upgrades and low-carbon heating measures in English social housing. It provides funding to eligible social housing providers and housing organisations, subject to funding round rules, project approval and delivery requirements.

Eligibility depends on the relevant funding round. Current GOV.UK statistics describe Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund as funding local authorities, combined authorities, registered providers of social housing and registered charities that own social housing in England. Property eligibility depends on scheme rules, EPC position, ownership and project requirements.

Funding levels depend on the active funding round, project size, eligible measures, delivery requirements, provider contribution and approval route. Costs, match funding, customer contribution and project scope should be confirmed before any works proceed.

Measures may include insulation, low-carbon heating, solar PV, windows, ventilation or related energy efficiency measures where permitted by the funding route and confirmed through technical assessment. Tenant savings are not guaranteed and depend on property condition, usage and tariffs.

Application routes depend on the funding round. Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 is currently shown by GOV.UK as closed to applications, so providers should check the latest active route before presenting new applications. HSSE Solutions can help review project needs and current next steps.

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Important Scheme Information

Please note: Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF)-related funding, grants and scheme-backed services are subject to landlord participation, property eligibility, EPC rating, tenancy status, scheme criteria, assessment findings, approval and funding availability. Not all social housing properties, landlords, tenants or improvement measures will qualify. Services not covered by available funding may be quoted separately where appropriate based on property requirements.

Potential savings, comfort improvements, emissions reductions, EPC changes and energy performance improvements vary depending on property condition, existing systems, installed measures, installation quality, energy tariffs, occupancy and usage.

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