Grants available for those affected by flooding
If you were affected by Storm Henk, you might be eligible for financial support
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Many households and businesses were impacted by Storm Henk between 2 to 12 January 2024. We understand the challenges you're facing, and we're here to offer support through various flood recovery grants.
Here's a summary of the assistance available but please note each grant has a different deadline date:
- Flooded households in eligible affected areas, who can apply for up to £500 cash to help with immediate costs.
- Households and businesses significantly affected, who will be eligible for 100% council tax and business rates relief for at least 3 months.
- Small-to-medium sized businesses in eligible affected areas, who can apply for up to £2,500 from the Business Recovery Grant to help them return quickly to business as usual.
- Eligible flood-hit property owners, who can apply for up to £5,000 to help make their homes and businesses more resilient to future flooding via the Property Flood Resilience Repair Grant Scheme.
- Farmers who have suffered uninsurable damage to their land will be able to apply for grants of up to £25,000 through the Farming Recovery Fund towards repair and reinstatement costs for farmers adversely affected by exceptional flooding.
If you're a resident or business in West Berkshire and believe you qualify, please visit our website for further information and to complete the necessary forms: Flood Grants.
Any queries in relation to the grants should be directed to the following email address: floodgrants@westberks.gov.uk, which is monitored during office hours only.
We're here to support you through this challenging time.
© Image courtesy of Dave Smith (resident) - flooding at Linear Park, Calcot, 2024