Home Insulation grant

[ashak]

Hello Gurus,

I am a British citizen and my 8 year old boy too. My wife is on a discreetionary leave. She will complete her 10 year in April 2024 then she can apply for ILR.

We bought a house last year but that need external insulation which I am looking to get from the Gov grant. To qualify for the grant someone has to be on UC. If I apply UC will this affect the ILR of my wife ? as the house is on both names and we live in the same property. Although the grant is not public fund but it is only possible if I go am on UC. The only concern is I dont want to waste of her 10 years.

Regards
Ashak

[Amber]

No, as you’re not renting there shouldn’t be an issue about claiming UC. Your spouse would need to claim but would fail the HRT and therefore would have her side of the claim closed leaving you with a single claim but any income/capital she has would need to be declared each month. Whether you would get any UC would depend on your circumstances.

[ashak]

Thanks for a prompt response.