Remediation Enforcement Support
UK Government · England
This fund supports Local Authorities and Fire and Rescue Authorities in procuring legal and expert advice to pursue enforcement action against those responsible for unsafe building remediation.
Overview
This fund supports Local Authorities and Fire and Rescue Authorities in procuring legal and expert advice to pursue enforcement action against those responsible for unsafe building remediation.
Grant details
Application Components: Application form; evidence of enforcement action; details of building and defects; justification for legal case
Application Platform: GOV.UK application forms (separate forms for each funding option)
Decision Process: Decision typically made within 14 working days; feedback provided if unsuccessful
Funding Structure: Option 1: £5,000 for initial legal advice; Option 2: up to £100,000 for pursuing legal cases
important notes: Applicants do not need to use Option 1 before applying for Option 2; funding supports third-party expert services only; buildings must meet strict eligibility criteria under the Building Safety Act
Key Organisational Requirements: Applicant must be the relevant Local Authority or Fire and Rescue Authority; building must be in England; building must be residential, at least 11 metres or 5 storeys high, and contain fire safety defects; funding must be used for third-party expert advice related to legal enforcement
Objectives: To accelerate remediation of unsafe buildings by supporting enforcement action against responsible parties
Quick facts
- Status
- Open
- Closing date
- 28 Feb 2027
- Funding amount
- Amount not specified
- Funding type
- Grant
- Audience
- Public Sector
- Industry
- Sector Agnostic