Cladding funding now reaches buildings under 11 metres
Who can apply, the closing date, and what is not covered.
Reviewed by Mark Cunningham AssocRICS MTPI MIFSM, Leasehold Director. Last reviewed 3 October 2026.
In July 2026 the government extended Homes England's Cladding Safety Scheme to some residential buildings under 11 metres.
Which buildings
Multi-occupied residential buildings under 11 metres where an external wall appraisal (FRAEW) to PAS 9980:2022 finds unsafe cladding with a serious, life-critical fire risk. Funding is prioritised by risk.
Who applies
The responsible entity, or an authorised representative. Individual leaseholders cannot apply.
Not covered
Work already started, or contracts signed before 9 July 2026. Other routes, such as developer contributions or warranty claims, must have been explored.
Sources
Propertymark: new cladding funding for lower-rise buildingsGreater Manchester Fire and Rescue: remediation fundingHow we can help
Fire risk assessments and fire strategiesCladding and remediationFull block managementWe provide block management across Southport, Churchtown and Kew, Birkdale and Ainsdale, Formby, Ormskirk and Aughton, Crosby and Maghull, Bootle and Litherland, Liverpool, Hesketh Bank and Tarleton and Preston, Penwortham and Longton. For the law in brief, see Know the law.Related reading
Cladding deadlines: 2029 and 2031 explainedDo leaseholders pay for historic safety defects?General information about the law in England, not advice on a particular building.