Devon / Bideford
Heat pump grant in Bideford: £9,000 for oil and LPG homes
Bideford and the Torridge estuary villages sit well beyond the mains gas network, and oil tanks are a standard sight behind homes from Northam to Westward Ho!. From 21 July 2026 the Boiler Upgrade Scheme pays £9,000 towards a heat pump for eligible oil and LPG heated homes in the EX39 area, on top of the standard £7,500 for homes on mains gas.
Do you qualify in Bideford?
- ✓ You own the property (owner-occupiers and landlords qualify)
- ✓ It currently heats with an oil or LPG boiler (£9,000) or mains gas (£7,500)
- ✓ It is in England or Wales; the EX39 postcode area qualifies geographically
- ✓ The work is done by an MCS-certified installer, who claims the grant for you
How it works
Answer five questions about your home and heating. We confirm which grant you qualify for, phone you to check the details, then match you with one MCS-certified installer covering Bideford, never five firms fighting over your number. Your installer claims the voucher on your behalf and it comes straight off the quote. The £9,000 uplift ends 31 March 2027.
Why the grant is bigger for oil and LPG homes
The government's uplift targets the roughly 865,000 homes in England and Wales that are off the mains gas grid, where heating costs are highest and carbon savings from switching are biggest. Much of North Devon fits that description, which is why the higher amount applies to so many homes around Bideford. For amounts, dates, the application process and real costs after the grant, read the complete grant guide.
Frequently asked
How much is the grant in Bideford?
£9,000 for eligible oil and LPG homes (21 July 2026 to 31 March 2027), £7,500 for mains gas homes, funded to 2029/30.
Who installs grant-funded heat pumps near Bideford?
Only MCS-certified installers can claim the voucher. We verify certification against the official MCS register before any match.
Do I apply myself?
No. The scheme is installer-led; your installer handles the paperwork.
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