Planning to retrofit your home – or thinking about it, but unsure how to fund the work? Whether you’re a homeowner or a landlord, there may be grants and support available to help you get started.

This page brings together links to current funding schemes, guidance from local and national sources, and practical tools to help you explore your options. Whether you need help covering costs or just want to understand what’s out there, you’ll find trusted, up-to-date information here.

Free local advice and community support

If you live in Oxfordshire, you don’t have to figure everything out on your own. There’s a strong network of advice and support to help you plan your next steps – whether you’re ready to make changes or just want to learn more.

Independent advice from Cosy Homes Oxfordshire

Our local team can help you understand your home’s energy performance and explore options to improve comfort, cut carbon, and reduce energy use. Start with a free consultation or browse our resources page for practical guidance, real stories, and helpful tips.

• See guides, stories, and tips in our resource pages >
• Book a free consultation >

Community-led knowledge and support

If you’re not ready to make upgrades yet, you’re not alone.
Across Oxfordshire, local community groups are helping people share knowledge, learn from each other, and explore funding options together:

• Low Carbon North Oxford – local group with a wealth of practical resources, advice, and real-world experience of energy-saving home improvements.
• Low Carbon Hub – a network of over 50 Oxfordshire-based community groups working on energy and climate projects, with resources, funding advice, and low-cost ideas to help you get started.

Together, these resources offer a range of support – from trusted advice to peer learning – to help you move forward at your own pace.

Find support from your local council

Many councils in Oxfordshire and beyond offer grants, advice, and local schemes to support home energy improvements. We’ve gathered links to help you find what’s available in your area.

Oxfordshire councils

• Oxfordshire County Council – Energy efficiency and retrofit support
• Oxford City Council – Energy advice and grants
• Cherwell District Council – Help with energy and housing
• South Oxfordshire District Council – Home energy support and grants
• Vale of White Horse District Council – Energy advice and funding
• West Oxfordshire District Council – Home energy and climate info

Other useful links

• Better Housing Better Health – If you’re finding it difficult to afford your energy bills, Better Housing Better Health offers free advice to help you stay warm, safe, and healthy in your home.
• Energy Saving Trust – National advice, grants and tools
• Gov.uk Help to Heat schemes – Find energy grants for your home

Use the Government’s home energy tool

Not sure where to begin? The free government energy efficiency tool helps you explore potential improvements for your home – based on your property’s age, features, and construction.

Find ways to save energy in your home >

Get inspired by local case studies

Every home is different – but seeing what others have done can help you understand what’s possible.

Here are two ways Oxfordshire homeowners are starting their journey:

• Retrofit in action – case studies showing completed home energy upgrades, with results, benefits, and lessons learned.
• A House Like Mine – households who’ve had a Whole House Plan done to explore their options, even if they haven’t started work yet.

From old stone cottages to 1930s semis and modern flats, these stories show how local people are planning – and doing – smarter home upgrades.

Own a rental property?

Whether you’re improving your EPC rating or preparing for future standards, retrofitting your rental can attract tenants and lower maintenance.
See how local landlords are planning upgrades – and find grants to help you get started.

• Find inspiration to boost EPC ratings >
• Learn about retrofitting grants for landlords >