Originally launched as the Medium Rise Scheme (MRS) in November 2022, the initiative underwent a rebranding to the Cladding Safety Scheme in June 2023 and the pilot phase was expanded to encompass buildings taller than 18 metres. This initiative is overseen by Homes England, the government’s delivery agency.
The CSS provides funding for remediation or mitigation of life safety fire risks associated with externally cladded walls in buildings where a responsible developer cannot be identified, located, or held accountable for repairs.
Responsible entities, including freeholders, head leaseholders, right-to-manage companies, resident management companies, or registered providers of social housing, can apply for funding.
