Cladding Safety Scheme Funding for Residential Buildings Under 11 Metres

The Cladding Safety Scheme provides funding for the remediation of unsafe cladding in qualifying residential buildings.

The scheme has been expanded to include certain multi-occupied residential buildings below 11 metres. Whether funding may be available will depend on the specific requirements of the scheme and the circumstances of the building in question.

As a result, building owners and other relevant stakeholders may wish to familiarise themselves with the scheme and review the available guidance before the application deadline.

This information may be particularly relevant to:

• Freeholders
• Landlords
• Managing agents
• Responsible persons
• Residents' management companies
• Right to Manage companies
• Leaseholders seeking to understand the process and available options

Applications must be submitted by the person responsible for the safety of the building. Leaseholders and residents cannot apply directly, but should engage with their responsible entity to apply directly.

Applications close on 9 October

The current application window is limited.

Those wishing to explore the scheme should review the requirements as early as possible, as gathering information and supporting documentation can take time.

Not all buildings will qualify for funding.

Eligibility will depend on the detailed requirements of the Cladding Safety Scheme and the individual circumstances of the building.

Applicants should carefully review the official scheme guidance to determine whether an application may be appropriate.

Supporting evidence may be required

Applications may require supporting information or documentation to demonstrate that a building meets the relevant scheme requirements.

Building owners and responsible persons should consider whether any necessary documentation is already available and whether additional assessments may be required.

Application Responsibility

The ability to submit an application will depend on the scheme rules and the applicant's relationship to the building.

Leaseholders and residents who believe their building may be affected may wish to engage with their landlord, freeholder, managing agent or other responsible parties to discuss the options available.

If you're in doubt or have any questions, get in touch with Hannah Page, one of our Residential Property lawyers specialising in the Building Safety Act.