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Housing Adaptation Grant for people with a disability
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The Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability scheme provides grant aid to applicants to assist in the carrying out of works that are reasonably necessary for the purposes of rendering a house more suitable for the accommodation needs of a person with a disability. The scheme is administered by local authorities.
The effective maximum grant under the scheme is €30,000, which may cover up to 95% of the approved cost of works.
A person with a disability who requires adaptation works to render a house more suitable for their accommodation needs or a homeowner on behalf of a person with a disability who is a member of the household.
Applicants will be assessed on the basis of all household income, that is, the annual gross income of all household members aged 18 years or over (or aged 23 years or over if in full time education) in the previous tax year.
The registered property owner’s income (and spouse) may also be included. More detail in relation to this is provided on the single application form available below.
The effective maximum grant of €30,000 to cover up to 95% of the cost of works, may be available to applicants with gross household incomes of up to €30,000 per annum, tapering to 30% for applicants with gross household incomes of between €50,001 to €60,000 per annum. The same means test will apply in every local authority area and is in line with the criteria for assessment of need for social housing.
The types of works allowable under the scheme can be varied and may include:
- a ramp or other ways to access your home
- grab rails
- bathroom facilities like an accessible shower or a downstairs toilet
- a stair lift
- space for wheelchair access
- an extension (typically for a bedroom or bathroom to accommodate a person with a disability)
You can download the form below or you can get a copy of the form from the Housing Grants Section of your Local Authority or their website.
Fully completed application forms should be returned to your Local Authority Office.
