Historic Buildings Grant Aid Scheme

HISTORIC BUILDINGS GRANT  AID SCHEME

Historic Buildings Grant is now available towards the repair and restoration of  most types of listed building ( See List Below ).

Schedule of Grant Rates

Non ecclesiastical buildings	Grant aid available for eligible items
Grade A	35%
Grade B+	35%
Grade B1	35%
Grade B2	35%

Ecclesiastical buildings	Grant aid available for eligible items
Grade A	35%
Grade B+	35%
Grade B	none

Exceptions which apply	Grant aid available for eligible items
Thatched buildings	75% for eligible items pertaining to thatch and roof structures only.
Enhanced grant	90%
Reasonable professional fees	75%

Eligible work

EHS only offers grant assistance for the repair or maintenance of listed buildings and associated professional fees. Work such as extensions, demolitions, reinstatement and reconstruction (where there is a lack of historical evidence of detail and design), upgrading of insulation, electrical, plumbing and heating works are not eligible for grant assistance.  

Applicants who are not eligible for grant aid

Under the scheme the following owner categories are not eligible for grant assistance from EHS.

• Government/Public Bodies;
• Housing Associations;
• Large Commercial Organisations.  For grant purposes this will also apply to listed buildings owned by Financial Institutions (such as banks, building societies, insurance companies etc.)

To find out more please download our technical advice note which summarises the Grant Aid Scheme by clicking:  Grant Aid Technical Note

A detailed guide for applicants can be downloaded by clicking: Grant Aid for Applicants

A form to apply for assistance can be downloaded by clicking: Grant Aid Application Form

To understand why EHS offers this assistance click on: Why grant aid is provided.

For further help understanding our scheme click on: HBG Frequently Asked Questions