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The main features of the grants are as follows: —
Standard Grants
Standard Grants will help meet the cost of providing homes
with any missing standard amenities. The Council can grant half
of the costs, including professional fees, up to a maximum of
£200 if all amenities are provided. The following are the standard
amenities showing the maximum amounts payable for each item.
Fixed Bath/Shower £30
Wash-Hand Basin £10
Sink £ 15
Water Closet £50
Hot and Cold Water Supply at
Bath/Shower £45
Hot and Cold Water Supply at
Hand Basin £20
Hot and Cold Water Supply at
Sink £30
These standard grants are a right but the house must have
been provided on or before 2nd October, 1961, and the standard
amenities must be for the exclusive use of the occupants. The
Council must also be satisfied that after improvement, the house
will be in a good state of repair and will be fit for habitation for
at least another 15 years.
Improvement Grants
Improvement grants will help owners improve old houses to
a high standard. They are made at the Council's discretion,
meaning that the Council must be satisfied on certain conditions.
The amount of grant payable by the Council can be up to one
half of the estimated cost (including professional fees) to a
maximum of £1,000 for each house or dwelling provided; and in
the case of flats and buildings over three storeys the maximum
grant is £1,200 for each flat.
To qualify for an improvement grant a dwelling must, after
improvement, meet a 12 point standard. If a standard grant has
been received an improvement grant can still be granted.
Special Grants
Special grants are for houses occupied by more than one
family where the standard amenities are shared and where there
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