Double Glazing Grants for Over 60s and Pensioners
If you are over 60 and own your home, you could qualify for funded or heavily discounted double glazing, with no need to be on benefits. Use the free 60 second checker to see what you qualify for.
- ✓ Open to homeowners over 60, including retired and pensioners
- ✓ Not tied to benefits, unlike many government schemes
- ✓ Up to 100% off the cost of new double glazing (subject to qualifying criteria)
- ✓ Warmer home and lower energy bills on a fixed income
- ✓ Free, no-obligation check with nationwide coverage
The Help2Buy Window Grant Scheme™ is not a government scheme. Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Are there double glazing grants for over 60s?
Yes. If you are over 60 and own your home, you are often in a strong position to access funded double glazing. Many homeowners assume grants are only for people on benefits, but the Help 2 Buy Windows grant is privately funded and not tied to claiming benefits, which makes it well suited to retired homeowners and pensioners on a fixed income.
Old, draughty or single glazed windows are harder to live with as you get older. They make rooms cold, push up heating bills and can cause damp and condensation. New A-rated double glazing keeps your home warmer, cuts running costs and is virtually maintenance free.
The quickest way to see what you qualify for is the free funding checker. It takes under a minute and there is no obligation.
Check My EligibilityWhy over 60s and pensioners are well suited to this grant
Because the funding is private, not government, the qualifying rules are different from benefit-linked schemes.
No benefits needed
You do not need to be claiming any benefit to qualify. Government schemes such as ECO4 are often benefit-linked; this grant is not.
Retired is fine
You do not need to be working. Retired homeowners and pensioners qualify on the same basis as anyone who owns their home.
Lower bills on a fixed income
A-rated double glazing reduces heat loss, which can ease the pressure of rising energy bills when you are living on a pension.
Warmer and safer
Fewer draughts, less condensation and modern multi-point locking make your home more comfortable and more secure.
Do you qualify?
If these apply to you, complete the checker and we will call to talk through your options.
- ✓ You own and live in your home (no council or housing association tenants)
- ✓ You are looking to replace or upgrade your existing windows or doors
- ✓ Your property is in mainland England, Scotland or Wales
- ✓ You are over 60, retired, a pensioner, or still working, all are welcome
Funding is subject to qualifying criteria and available funding, and not all applicants will qualify. Where "free" is referenced it applies only to homeowners who meet the full grant qualifying criteria; funded and heavily discounted options are also available.
Double glazing grants for over 60s: your questions
Are there double glazing grants for over 60s?
Yes. Homeowners over 60 can apply for the Help 2 Buy Windows grant, a privately funded scheme that helps qualifying homeowners get new double glazing at no upfront cost. It is not a government grant and is not tied to receiving benefits, so it suits many over 60s and pensioners who own their home. Funding is subject to qualifying criteria and availability.
Do pensioners get free double glazing?
Pensioners who own and live in their home may qualify for funded or heavily discounted double glazing through the Help 2 Buy Windows grant. You do not need to be working to qualify. Where free is referenced it applies only to homeowners who meet the full grant qualifying criteria; funded and discounted options are also available.
Do I need to be on benefits to get a double glazing grant over 60?
No. Unlike some government schemes such as ECO4, the Help 2 Buy Windows grant is privately funded and not linked to benefits. Retired homeowners and pensioners on a fixed income can apply as long as they own and live in their property.
How do over 60s apply for a double glazing grant?
Applying takes under 60 seconds. Complete the free funding checker with a few details about your windows and property, and the team will call to talk through the grant, funding or discounted options available to you. There is no obligation and no upfront cost to check.
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