Grants and Financial Assistance

Do you own a property which is in need of minor but costly repairs/renovations?

Do you own a property which is in need of essential adaptations for the disabled?

Do you own an empty property which is in need of repairs/renovations to bring it back into use?

Are you an Accredited Private Landlord?

Are you in need of financial assistance?

Grants and Financial Assistance

Grants and financial assistance are available for private sector properties throughout the Borough.  Darlington Borough Council's Grants are managed by Care and Repair Darlington who provide Home Improvement Agency Services.

Care and Repair are managed by Three Rivers Housing Association and are based at Darlington CVS Building, Church Row, Darlington Tel: 01325 460114.  Email: crdar@threerivershousing.co.uk .  For more information visit the website of Three Rivers Housing Care and Repair Service

Type of grants and financial assistance available is:

A Handyperson Scheme is also available through Three Rivers Housing Association.

The Housing Renewal Team give advice to Owner/occupiers, Landlords and Tenants on how to bring properties back into use.

Financial Assistance for Private Sector Housing - A Quick Guide - pdf document