Guidance

Building Safety Fund guidance for new applications 2022

Building Safety Fund for the remediation of fire risks associated with cladding in high rise buildings (England only): new applications from 28 July 2022.

Applies to England

Published 28 July 2022
Last updated 2 April 2024 + show all updates
  1. Guidance has been updated to reflect the Building Remediation Hub opening on 8 April 2024.

  2. The ‘What we will fund’ section has been updated with information on a funding cap of £45,000, excluding VAT, for legal fees relating to activities undertaken to submit an application.

  3. Substantial update to the guidance for all Building Safety Fund applicants, reflecting recent changes to policy and the launch of the Cladding Safety Scheme. The update also provides further clarity on eligibility and evidence processes, as well as expectations for engaging with leaseholders and residents.

  4. New section in main guidance to reflect changes to Building Safety Fund requirements in order to increase Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) cover. Other minor clarifications.

  5. First published.