Flood Support Repair
& Renew Grant
Understanding the vital steps for effective flood recovery can significantly reduce long-term damage.
Government Flood Support & Grants for Homeowners
& Businesses
Information on available government flood support, grants, and financial help for homeowners and businesses recovering
from flood damage.
Background
As a result of flooding over the last four years (2013–2016), the government has announced schemes to help homeowners and businesses affected. These schemes generally fund flood resilience or resistance measures.
What does this mean if I am a business / householder?
Businesses or homeowners that
have been flooded should contact their local authority to find out what next steps
they need to take.
More info on specific councils
Restoring your space after a flood is crucial. Follow these detailed steps to ensure thorough cleaning and sanitizing.
Redcar Cleveland
Redcar & Cleveland (The UKFDA has provided flood defence products for more than
x properties)
Information and advice on flooding, including how to protect your property and stay safe in North Yorkshire.
How much grant will be available?
Grants of up to £5,000 are available, depending on whether sufficient appropriate resilience measures can be put in place.
The grants will be payable to the person responsible for the fabric of the property, normally the property owner.
Local Authority Support
Local authorities are encouraged to facilitate individuals and businesses, if they wish, pooling their grants to carry out community level flood protection and resilience work where appropriate.
What can the grant be spent on?
Grants are not intended to cover standard repairs or provide compensation. They must only be used for improvements to the property that reduce
the impact and cost
of future flooding.