Guidance

Buildings under 11 metres: fund overview

Updated 10 October 2026

Applies to England

Applications have closed.

Introduction

The government expanded the Cladding Safety Scheme by introducing new funding, delivered by Homes England, to support the remediation of unsafe cladding for multi‑occupied residential buildings under 11 metres in England. Funding was prioritised according to cladding fire safety risk, with support focused first on buildings assessed as presenting a high life critical cladding fire safety risk.

This met the commitment set out in the Remediation Acceleration Plan update (July 2025) and reflected a risk‑based approach to intervention, ensuring that buildings were prioritised according to cladding fire safety risk.

For the purposes of this overview, references to ‘unsafe cladding’ should be understood as referring to an external wall system where a risk to life from fire spread has been identified through a PAS 9980:2026 compliant assessment, and where that risk is assessed as not tolerable without mitigation or remediation.

How this relates to the Cladding Safety Scheme

This section applies to under 11 metres funding only. Applicants for buildings over 11 metres should continue to follow the Cladding Safety Scheme guidance.

The funding was delivered through the Cladding Safety Scheme, administered by Homes England and aligned with the approach set out in the guidance. Unless otherwise specified, the same requirements applied in relation to eligibility, scope of works and funding conditions.

In particular:

• funding applied to buildings containing two or more dwellings
• funding was available to address life safety fire risks associated with cladding and external wall systems, as identified through a Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW)
• the scope of eligible and ineligible costs was consistent with Cladding Safety Scheme requirements
• buildings had to meet the eligibility requirements set out in this guidance, including providing a FRAEW and Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) where available
• the position on retrospective funding was that if works had started on your building before 9 July 2026, then you would not have been eligible
• it removed the requirement for buildings to be over 11 metres in height
• funding was tenure neutral. This means both privately owned and social housing buildings were able to apply, where they met the funding criteria

Applications must have been made by the responsible entity. Homes England administered the funding and reviewed FRAEWs and supporting information to confirm that proposed remediation works were necessary and proportionate. All FRAEWs submitted under this fund, whether relating to high or medium (action required) risk buildings, were subject to this review and audit process.

Responsible entities remain responsible for ensuring that their buildings are safe and that fire safety risks are appropriately identified, assessed and managed.

Key differences for buildings under 11 metres

Funding was targeted. It was not a commitment to fund all medium- or high-risk buildings under 11 metres.

For buildings assessed as high-risk, valid applications were progressed in the order they were received. The date and time of submission determined their position in the funding pipeline.

The application window closed on 9 October 2026. New applications are no longer being accepted through the Building Remediation Hub.

Application process for buildings under 11 metres

Who should apply

Applications had to be submitted by the responsible entity or their authorised representative. Applications made directly by leaseholders and residents will not be processed.

When to apply

The application window closed on 9 October 2026.

What is needed to apply

All applications must have been submitted through the Cladding Safety Scheme Building Remediation Hub.

Applications with no associated FRAEW will not be processed.

How applications will be assessed

For buildings assessed as high-risk, valid applications were progressed in the order they had been received, with the date and time of submission determining their position in the funding pipeline.

All applications were date- and time-stamped at the point of submission.

Homes England will review and audit all FRAEWs in line with existing Cladding Safety Scheme processes and PAS 9980:2026 methodology, to confirm that proposed cladding remediation works are necessary and proportionate.

Responsible entities will be asked if they have explored redress measures or alternative funding routes, such as insurance claims, developer contributions, or warranty schemes, before funding is confirmed.

Meeting the fund requirements does not create any entitlement to funding.

All decisions remain subject to prioritisation and the availability of funding.

Apply and Tell Homes England about unsafe cladding on your building

The application window for funding closed on 9 October 2026. New applications can no longer be submitted through the Building Remediation Hub. Applications submitted before the deadline will continue to be assessed by Homes England.

Leaseholders and residents can use the Tell us Tool to provide additional information about their building, including estimates of cladding remediation costs and the impacts on residents. Homes England will use this information to better understand individual circumstances and support delivery of the fund.

Leaseholders and residents should contact their responsible entity in the first instance.

Homes England will administer the fund through the Cladding Safety Scheme.

For enquiries about an application, including submitting evidence or technical queries, contact Homes England: Support@claddingsafetyscheme.co.uk.

Independent advice and support

The Leasehold Advisory Service provides independent advice to leaseholders, including support on issues relating to unsafe cladding.

Further information

Full details of the fund are available in the leaseholders’ and residents’ guide.