Who is the grant for?

This grant is for older people and/or disabled people who find it hard to move around their home due to mobility issues.

What type of home is the grant for?

Your home can qualify for this grant if it is any of the following:

• Privately owned  (you or your family own it)
• Rented from a landlord with a current tenancy agreement registered with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) and you have a landlords’ permission to make changes;
• Provided by an Approved Housing Body (a list of these can be found at www.ahbregularor.ie)
• A communal residence – accommodation where people live together in group homes with support.

What can I use this grant for?

You can use this grant to improve access in your home like adding:

• Grab rails;
• A ramp;
• An accessible shower;
• Fixed track hoist (excluding any servicing, maintenance and training costs);
• A stairlift;

How much is the grant for?

The most you can get is €8,000 or the total cost of the work approved by your local authority (whichever is less). This grant can cover 100% of the cost of the work, up to maximum of €8,000.

Note: A grant is not available if the household income for the previous tax year is more than €37,500. This is after the disregards and deductions are applied.