Warmer, cheaper heating for park homes
Park homes are often harder and more expensive to heat than bricks-and-mortar houses. Many rely on bottled LPG, an oil tank or electric heaters — some of the most expensive ways to keep a home warm.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a government grant that helps homeowners replace fossil-fuel heating with a low-carbon heat pump. The grant is taken off the price of your installation, so you never have to claim it back yourself, and it doesn’t need to be repaid.
Extra funding for oil and LPG homes
Until March 2027, homes heated by oil or LPG with no mains gas connection can get an additional £1,500 on top of the standard £7,500 — up to £9,000 in total.
Grant amounts
How much could you get?
| Your current heating | Grant towards an air source heat pump |
|---|---|
| Oil boiler (no mains gas) | Up to £9,000 until March 2027 |
| LPG / bottled gas (no mains gas) | Up to £9,000 until March 2027 |
| Electric heaters or storage heaters | Up to £7,500 |
One grant per property. Funding is limited and allocated as applications are approved, so it’s worth checking early.
Eligibility
Which park homes qualify?
You could be eligible if you can tick all of these:
- You own your park home and it’s your main residence
- It’s on a residential park site (not a holiday park)
- It’s currently heated by oil, LPG or electric
- The home is in England or Wales
- You haven’t already had government funding for a heat pump at this address
Not sure?
Holiday caravans and holiday lodges aren’t usually eligible, and some parks have rules about outdoor units. We’ll check everything for you during your free survey — just call 0800 246 1797.
The technology
Which heat pump suits a park home?
Every installation is designed around your home. Your installer will carry out a heat-loss calculation so the system is the right size for your park home — not too big, not too small.
A compact unit sits outside your home and heats your radiators and hot water. The most common choice for park homes.
If your park’s rules don’t allow outdoor units, there are indoor heat pump systems that may be suitable instead.
All installations are carried out by MCS-certified installers — a requirement of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
What’s included
We take care of everything
- Free eligibility check
- Home survey & heat-loss calculation
- Supply and installation of your heat pump
- Grant application handled for you
- MCS certification
- Manufacturer’s warranty registration
Myths vs facts
What park home owners often get wrong
Myth
“Park homes can’t get heat pump grants.”
Fact
Residential park homes heated by oil, LPG or electric can apply, as long as the owner lives there as their main home.
Myth
“Heat pumps don’t work in park homes.”
Fact
A correctly sized heat pump, designed around your home’s heat loss, can keep a park home warm all year round.
Myth
“You have to be on benefits.”
Fact
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme isn’t means-tested — eligibility depends on your home and heating, not your income.
Myth
“I’ll have to pay the grant back.”
Fact
It’s a grant, not a loan. It comes off the price of your installation and never has to be repaid.
FAQs
Park home grant questions
Is the grant means-tested?
No. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is based on your property and current heating system, not your income or benefits.
Can I get the grant for a holiday static caravan?
Holiday homes on holiday parks aren’t usually eligible. The park home needs to be your main residence on a residential site.
Do I need to insulate my park home first?
Your installer will assess your home during the survey and size the heat pump to suit it. If insulation would make a big difference, they’ll tell you — and we can check if you qualify for insulation funding too.
Is the scheme available in Scotland?
No — the Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers England and Wales. Scotland has its own support through Home Energy Scotland.
How long does it take?
Once your application is approved, the heat pump must be installed and commissioned within 120 days. Most installations themselves take a few days.
