Aberdeen City Council is reminding people and businesses who could be affected by flooding that 75% funded grants are available to install flooding property protection.
The grant will only apply for those private homes that meet at least one of the following criteria:
- The property has been internally flooded previously and actual damage has been sustained;
- The property is located on an area in risk of flooding shown on the SEPA flooding maps;
- The property is located on an area in risk of flooding shown on the Integrated Catchment Study Model.
Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Ian Yuill said: “Flooding can be devastating for families and businesses. These grants can help stop that. I hope everyone who meets the criteria applies for the Property Level Flood Protection Scheme.”
Aberdeen City Council Net Zero, Environment and Transport vice convener Councillor Miranda Radley said: “Householders and businesses are encouraged to check and see if they are at risk of flooding on the SEPA flooding maps or on the Integrated Catchment Study Model.
If they are, they would be eligible to apply for the grant towards getting flooding protection for their property.”
Initially, residents can apply for up to £150 to cover the cost of a survey to determine if property level protection will be suitable for the property as well as the type of protection that could be installed.
Households that meet the criteria will receive a grant of 75% of the installation cost of Property Level Protection, up to a maximum of £3,750.
The grants cover for commercial property owners for those with less than a 200m2 ground floor mean they can apply for £150 toward the cost of a survey. Thosewho meet the criteria will receive a grant of 75% of the installation cost of Property Level Protection up to a maximum of £3,750.
For commercial properties of more than a 200m2 ground floor, they can apply for £200 toward the cost of a survey with those meeting the criteria to receive a grant of 75% of the installation cost of Property Level Protection, up to a maximum of £7,500.
The grant will be paid out retrospectively once you provide proof of work undertaken and costs incurred. Residents or businesses interested in applying for the grant can do so via Property Level Protection flood grant | Aberdeen City Council
There is also helpful information about protecting your home or business from flooding at https://ready.scot/ and https://prepare.campaign.gov.uk/
