The proposals will, if approved, provide funding of up to £5,000 per property to help install measures designed to reduce the impact of flooding.

The new grant scheme has been developed in response to increasing flood risk across the area, with more than 1,000 incidents of flooding reported to properties, businesses and roads in the past four years.

The council is clear that while large-scale flood protection schemes remain important, individuals and communities are often the first line of defence when flooding occurs.

The fund is designed to put practical support directly into the hands of property owners, helping them to take the necessary action to safeguard their properties.

Through the scheme, eligible applicants will be able to access funding to install property-specific resilience measures that can help prevent water from entering buildings, limit damage and speed up recovery when flooding does occur.

Applicants will work with the council to identify the most appropriate protection 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 meet recognised standards for flood resilience.

The grant will cover a significant proportion of the cost of installing these measures, helping to make improvements more affordable for households and businesses that might otherwise not be able to take them forward.

Similar schemes run elsewhere in Scotland have seen average awards of £3,400 per property. In most cases, this is enough to cover all costs involved, making it easier for property owners to invest in long-term protection.

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.

The council has emphasised that empowering residents to act themselves is a key part of adapting to the impacts of climate change, in line with national guidance. By supporting people to better prepare their homes, the scheme is expected to reduce damage, disruption and the long-term impacts of flooding on communities.

Once the scheme is launched, applications will be open to both homeowners and businesses, with funding allocated on a first come, first served basis. The Council will provide guidance throughout the process, from initial enquiry through to installation, ensuring residents have the support they need to take practical steps to protect their properties.

The proposals will be considered by the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee on 27 May 2026.

Committee convener Councillor Richard Watters, said: “If approved, the grant scheme will play an important role in helping residents and businesses protect their homes and businesses from extreme weather events.

“We know the climate is changing and this, unfortunately, heightens the risk of flooding. This scheme is about the council working with those most at risk to make it easier for them to protect their properties as much as possible.”

The Committee will also be asked to consider the Bridge of Earn Surface Water Flood Study which proposes making improvements to drainage on Old Edinburgh Road and improvements at Forgandenny Road and Back Street.

A report on the Perth Surface Water Management Plan considers how future development can reduce the risk of surface water flooding in the city.

Both reports include recommendations for flood resilience measures for property owners to consider, which may be eligible for grant funding.