Grants for Private Properties

There are over 46,000 dwellings in South Lakeland of which over 88% are in private ownership. The district’s private sector housing stock is both a national and local asset. South Lakeland District Council are committed to ensuring that there is satisfactory housing provision for all residents in the area.

The Council recognises that although the ultimate responsibility for the private housing stock rests with owners concerned, public intervention is sometimes necessary to ensure that this asset is protected.  In certain situations therefore the Council provides discretionary grant aid to assist in the repair and/or improvement of properties. The finances available to the Council each year are very limited such that it is unable to help all persons that live in unsatisfactory accommodation.

What Grants are available?

Please see 'Grants for Landlords' and 'Grants for Disabled Facilities'