Free Boiler / ECO4 Support in Doncaster
Doncaster households in an EPC band D to G home may get a free boiler or insulation through ECO4 until 31 December 2026, usually through a qualifying benefit.
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ECO measures in the City of Doncaster Council area
By measures per 1,000 households, the City of Doncaster Council area is 59th of 350 councils in Great Britain and 5th of 15 in the Yorkshire and The Humber region.
| Measure | City of Doncaster Council | Yorkshire and The Humber | Great Britain |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECO measures installed | 31,305 | 535,927 | 4,453,004 |
| Measures per 1,000 households | 227.5 | 221.5 | 156.7 |
| Households helped | 17,886 | 277,168 | 2,595,218 |
| Households helped per 1,000 households | 130.0 | 114.6 | 91.3 |
| ECO3 Interim / ECO4 Flex measures | 2,548 | 13,747 | 277,876 |
Source: DESNZ, Household Energy Efficiency Statistics, headline release June 2026 (25 June 2026), Tables 3.4, 3.5 and 4.4, provisional, Open Government Licence v3.0. All councils: ECO measures by council.
How to get help in Doncaster
Does City of Doncaster Council take part in ECO4 Flex?
City of Doncaster Council issues ECO4 Flex declarations to installers that apply to it for approval, and does not endorse contractors. Its statement of intent (version 6, 14 September 2023) includes households with a gross income under £31,000. Source: City of Doncaster Council's statement of intent page.
Is the Warm Homes: Local Grant available in Doncaster?
On a small scale. GOV.UK lists £1,604,111 for Doncaster, and a council report from March 2025 says this covers work on around 110 privately owned homes over three years. We found no page for residents, so ask City of Doncaster Council how to apply. Source: City of Doncaster Council's decision report (PDF).
What other heating help does City of Doncaster Council offer?
City of Doncaster Council has a Boiler on Prescription Grant for homeowners whose heating or hot water is broken or not working properly, who have a chronic health condition and cannot afford to repair or replace the system. The council assesses each case. Source: City of Doncaster Council's energy support page.
Guides: LA Flex, Warm Homes: Local Grant. Funding from GOV.UK, 2 July 2026. Checked 8 October 2026.