Housing grants and loans in the Craven area

Grants and loans may be available for homeowners, private sector landlords and tenants to pay for repairs, improvements and to make the property more energy efficient.

The help available depends on the type of works to be carried out and ownership and occupation of the property. It may be possible to receive more than one type of help in some cases.



Details of the help and methods we use to improve privately owned properties in Craven are included in our Craven housing renewal policy. If you are renting your property from a social landlord, such as Yorkshire Housing or Sanctuary Group, and have concerns about the condition of your property, contact your landlord first. 



On this page we have included details of schemes that are currently available to people who own or rent from a private sector landlord in Craven.

Energy repayment loans

These are interest free equity and repayment loans of up to £3,000 for home owners who cannot afford to improve the energy efficiency and warmth of their property. Preference will be given to households in:

  • Skipton South
  • West Craven
  • Ingleton and Clapham
  • Skipton West
  • Barden Fell
  • Settle and Ribblebanks

Or households that are likely to suffer additional health problems as a result of poor housing conditions.



For further information, or to see if you qualify for the loan, contact us.

Help to make your home more energy efficient

There are a range of different grant and loan schemes available for:

  • replacement central heating boilers
  • new central heating or other heating systems
  • insulation

Or there are free products available, such as:

  • energy efficient light bulbs
  • smart meters

Find out more on our energy efficiency advice pages.

Other help available

If you are experiencing financial difficulties in keeping your home warm or your home is affecting your health, contact us.