Flood support schemes

Please note that this scheme is now closed for new applicants.

The Government announced a scheme called the Flood Recovery Framework to help communities recover from the impacts of flooding. This included a number of schemes aimed at both residents and businesses.

Property Flood Resilience (PFR) Repair Grant Funding

This scheme was for people whose home or business was flooded during Storm Babet or Storm Henk (19 October 2023 and 25 October 2023 and/or between 2 January 2024 and 12 January 2024) however, the scheme is now closed to new applicants.

For residents who have already been in touch with us regarding the scheme and have an ongoing application, please see the updated deadlines below (for those who are procuring their own survey and works)

Updated deadlines

Storm Babet 

Residents must have completed a survey, received quotes for the works and have the works booked in with their contractor by 8th June 2025 (only required to have the work booked in by 8th June, the actual building work can take place after 8th June deadline but we encourage residents to complete it as soon as possible)

A copy of the survey, quotes and confirmed work dates must be sent to PFR@nottscc.gov.uk by 8 June 2025, otherwise residents will not receive funding.

Storm Henk

Residents must have completed a survey, received quotes for the works and have the works booked in with their contractor by 7 September 2025 (only required to have the work booked in by 7 September, the actual building work can take place after 7 September deadline but we encourage residents to complete it as soon as possible).

A copy of the survey, quotes and confirmed work dates must be sent to PFR@nottscc.gov.uk by 7 September 2025, otherwise residents will not receive funding.

Property owners are advised not to have any work carried out prior to a proper survey being completed as this may lead in ineligibility of support from the fund.

Key criteria for the scheme

Residential and business property owners affected by flooding between 19 and 25 October 2023 and/or between 2 January 2024 and 12 January 2024 only may be able to apply for up to £5000 – this is made up of a £800 survey contribution and £4,200 PFR works contribution.

The funding is a contribution to assist property owners to improve the flood resilience of their properties when they repair them after a flood, so if flooding were to reoccur, damage levels would be considerably lower, and property owners and businesses could return to their properties much more quickly.

A £800 contribution towards a property survey is included in the £5,000.  The funding may not cover all the survey or property flood resilience costs involved; the property owner will need to pay for these additional costs.

Key Criteria

  • Only applies to flooded properties flooded during Storm Babet (19 October 2023 to 25 October 2023) and during Storm Henk (2 January 2024 and 12 January 2024).
  • Up to £5,000 (inc VAT) per affected property which includes £800 survey contribution
  • A property survey is required which cost must be paid up front by the property owner. The cost of the survey is non-refundable.
  • The grant will not be paid if works are not completed. Funding is given for improvements to reduce future flood damage and is not compensation for Storm Babet or Storm Henk.
  • Properties which have previously received PFR Repair Grant funding are not eligible to apply again, unless exceptional circumstances apply; please speak with your local Council.
  • Change of property ownership does not permit additional PFR funding.

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