Elected Member Briefing Note 2026 - No 63
About this Briefing Note
Report by: Fraser Crofts, Strategic Lead - Environment and Infrastructure
Date: 28 May 2026
Details
Purpose
This Briefing Note provides an update on the Flood Resilience Grant Scheme, which is now open for applications following its approval by the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee.
Briefing Information
Residents and businesses in Perth and Kinross can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 to improve the resilience of their properties from flooding.
Perth and Kinross Council's Climate Change and Sustainability Committee has approved the introduction of the Flood Resilience Grant Scheme as part of its wider programme of flood resilience actions.
Applications can be made through our website.
The new grant scheme was developed to support a proactive, risk-based approach to managing flood risk, with more than 1,000 incidents of flooding reported to properties, businesses and roads in the past four years.
The fund supports property owners to take practical, property-level action, helping them adapt and improve the resilience of their properties.
Eligible applicants will be able to access funding to install Property Flood Resilience (PFR) measures that reduce the likelihood of water entering buildings, minimise damage and speed up recovery when flooding does occur.
Applicants will work with the Council to identify the most appropriate resilience measures for their property, with assessments supported by organisations such as the Scottish Flood Forum. This ensures that the measures installed are tailored to each property's individual level of risk and are informed by recognised PFR standards and good practice.
The funding is a £150,000 initiative agreed through the Council's Budget, which aims to strengthen local resilience to flooding alongside existing community-level support and wider flood management work. By focusing on individual properties, the scheme complements larger infrastructure projects and community resilience measures.
Applications are now open to both homeowners and businesses, with funding prioritised based on flood risk and eligibility criteria.
The Council will provide guidance throughout the process, from initial enquiry through to installation, including support to identify appropriate measures, access specialist advice and ensure effective implementation.
