Grant
information

Assessment by an Occupational Therapist

An occupational therapist’s (OT) assessment may be required. The local authority can arrange for this, or you can employ an OT yourself and recoup up to €250 of the cost from the local authority as part of the grant, subject to the maximum grant limit.

In Ireland, funding is provided to the local authorities to cover grants for older people and people with a disability. There are three grants available to help make the home safer and easier to get around, which are listed below. 

Councils will generally prioritise applications on the basis of medical needs and will be subject to the availability of funding. Some councils may request an Occupational Therapist’s (OT) assessment. 

Housing Adaptation Grant

The Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability assists people with a disability to have necessary adaptations, repairs or improvement works carried out in order to make their accommodation more suitable for their needs.

Amount: Up to €30,000, which may cover up to 95% of the approved cost of works.

Eligibility: Means tested. 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.

Types of work allowable

The types of works allowable may include:

  • a ramp or other ways to access your home or space for wheelchair access
  • Accessible shower / downstairs toilet
  • a stairlift
  • an extension to accommodate a person with a disability

The Mobility Aids Grant

The Mobility Aids Grant is available to fast-track grants to cover a basic suite of works to address the mobility problems of a member of a household. Qualifying works include the provision of stairlifts, level access showers, access ramps, grab rails and some minor adaptation works.

Amount: The effective maximum grant under the Mobility Aids Housing Grant Scheme is €6,000, which may cover 100% of the cost of works.

Eligibility: Means-tested. 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.

Types of work allowable

You can use this grant to improve access and safety within your home, such as adding:

  • grab rails
  • a ramp
  • an accessible shower
  • a stair lift

Housing Aid Grant

The Housing Aid for Older People Grant assists older people living in poor housing conditions to have necessary repairs or improvements carried out. Grant eligible works include structural repairs or improvements, re-wiring, repairs to or replacement of windows and doors, provision of water supply and sanitary facilities, and provision of heating.

Amount: The maximum grant under the scheme is €8,000, which may cover up to 95% of the approved cost of works.

Eligibility: Means-tested. 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.

Types of work allowable

This grant can be used for essential repairs including

  • help repair or replace the roof
  • upgrade the electrical wiring
  • repair or replace doors and windows
  • provide central heating

Local Council details for Leinster

Dublin City Council: Civic Offices, Woodquay, Dublin 8

Tel: (01) 222 2222 | Websiteww.dublincity.ie | Email: customerservices@dublincity.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Dublin City Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Fingal County Council: Housing Section, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

Tel: (01) 890 5587 | Website: www.fingal.ie | Email: housinggrants@fingal.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Fingal County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

South Dublin County Council, Medical Section, Housing Department, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Tel: (01) 414 9373 Website: www.sdcc.ie | Email: hgrants@sdublincoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

South Dublin County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Dun-Laoghaire Rathdown County Council: County Hall, Dun-laogharie, Dublin

Tel: (01) 205 4847 Website: www.dlrcoco.ie | Email: housinggrants@dlrcoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Dun-Laoghaire Rathdown County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Carlow County Council: Athy Road, Co. Carlow

Tel: (059) 9131126 Website: http://www.carlow.ie/ | Email: secretary@carlowcoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Carlow County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Kildare County Council: Aras Cil Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare

Tel: 045-980200 Website: https://kildare.ie | Email: kodonnell@kildarecoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Kildare County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny City

Tel: 056-7752699 Website: https://www.kilkennycoco.ie | Email: info@kilkennycoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Kilkenny County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Laois County Council, County Hall, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Tel: 057-8622044 Website: https://laois.ie | Email: corpaaffairs@laoiscoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Laois County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Longford County Council, Great Water Street, Co. Longford

Tel: 043-46231 Website: https://www.longfordcoco.ie | Email: housing@longfordcoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Longford County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Louth County Council, County Hall, Millennium Centre, Dundalk, Co. Louth

Tel: 1890 202 303 Website: https://www.louthcoco.ie | Email: info@louthcoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Longford County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Meath County Council, County Hall, Railway Street, Navan, Co. Meath

Tel: 046-9097000 Website: https://www.meath.ie | Email: mduff@meathcoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Meath County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Offaly County Council, Charleville Road, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

Tel: 057-9346800 Website: https://www.offaly.ie | Email: HousingAidGrants@offalycoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Offaly County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Westmeath County Council, Áras An Chontae, Mount Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Tel: 044 933 2000 Website: https://www.westmeathcoco.ie | Email: Secretar@westmeathcoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Westmeath County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Wexford County Council, Disabled Persons Grants, County Hall, Carricklawn, Co. Wexford

Tel: 053 919 6000 Website: https://www.wexfordcoco.ie | Email: customerservice@wexfordcoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Wexford County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Wicklow County Council, Disabled Persons Grants, County Buildings, Station Road, Co. Wicklow

Tel: 040 420 100 Website: https://www.wicklow.ie | Email: tmulhallburke@wicklowcoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Wicklow County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Local Council details for Munster

Cork City Council, Disabled Persons Grants, City Hall, Anglesea Street, Co. Cork

Tel: 021 492 4000 | Websitehttps://www.corkcity.ie | Email: housing@corkcity.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Cork City Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Housing Grants Section, Cork County Council, Annabella, Mallow, Co. Cork

Tel: 022 30421 | Website: https://www.corkcoco.ie | Email: privatehousegrants@corkcoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Cork County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Disabled Persons Grants, Clare County Council, Francis Street, Ennis, Co. Clare

Tel: 065 682 1616 Website: https://www.clarecoco.ie | Email: grants@clarecoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Clare County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Disabled Persons Grants, Kerry County Council, County Buildings, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Tel: 066 712 1111 Website: https://www.kerrycoco.ie | Email: housing@kerrycoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Kerry County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Limerick City and County Council, Disabled Persons Grants, Merchant’s Quay, Limerick, V94 EH90

Tel: 061 407120 Website: https://www.limerick.ie | Email: customerservices@limerick.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Limerick County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Tipperary County Council, Housing Grants Section, Civic Offices, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

Tel: 076 106 5000 Website: https://www.tipperarycoco.ie | Email: customerservices@tipperarycoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Tipperary County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Waterford County Council, Disabled Persons Grants, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

Tel: 058 22000 Website: https://www.waterfordcouncil.ie | Email: contact@waterfordcouncil.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Waterford County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Local Council details for Connacht & Ulster

Disabled Persons Grants, Galway City Council, City Hall, College Road, Co. Galway

Tel: 091-536400 | Websitehttps://www.galwaycity.ie | Email: customerservice@galwaycity.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Galway City Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Galway County Council, Disabled Persons Grants, Áras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, Co. Galway

Tel: 091 509 000 | Website: http://www.galway.ie | Email: housinggrants@galwaycoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Galway County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Leitrim County Council, Disabled Persons Grants, Aras an Chontae, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

Tel: 071 -9620005 Website: http://www.leitrimcoco.ie | Email: housing@leitrimcoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Leitrim County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Mayo County Council, The Mall, Castlebar, Co. Mayo

Tel: 094 9024444 Website: https://www.mayo.ie | Email: info@mayococo.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Mayo County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Co. Roscommon, F42 VR9,

Tel: 090 6637100 Website: http://www.roscommoncoco.ie | Email: housing@roscommoncoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Roscommon County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Sligo County Council, The Housing Section, Riverside, Co. Sligo

Tel: 071 – 9111803 Website: https://www.sligococo.ie | Email: pdevins@sligococo.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Sligo County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Cavan County Council, Disabled Persons Grants, Courthouse, Co. Cavan

Tel: 049 437 2170 Website: http://cavancoco.ie | Email: housing@cavancoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Cavan County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Donegal County Council, Disabled Persons Grants, County House, Lifford, Co. Donegal

Tel: 074 9172222 Website: https://www.donegalcoco.ie | Email: info@donegalcoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Donegal County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Monaghan County Council County Offices, Glen Road, Co. Monaghan

Tel: 047 30503 Website: https://monaghan.ie | Email: mcarey@monaghancoco.ie

Click here to download the grant application form

Monaghan County Council offers different types of housing grant aid depending on what type of support is needed. A Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and People with a Disability is available if you need to make changes to a home to make it more suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty.

The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair-accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet, or a stairlift.

If you only require minor work, you can apply for the means-tested Mobility Aids Grant Scheme instead.

Grant applications are prioritised based on medical need. There are 3 priority levels:

Priority 1 >

A person who is terminally ill or fully or mainly dependent on their family or carer; or where alterations or adaptations would facilitate their discharge from hospital or alleviate the need for hospitalisation in the future.

Priority 2 >

A person who is mobile but who needs assistance in accessing washing, toilet facilities, bedroom etc.; or where without the alterations or adaptations their ability to function independently would be hindered.

Priority 3 >

A person who is independent but who requires special facilities to improve their quality of life, for example, a separate bedroom or living space.

Assessment by an Occupational Therapist

An occupational therapist’s (OT) assessment may be required. The local authority can arrange for this, or you can employ an OT yourself and recoup up to €250 of the cost from the local authority as part of the grant, subject to the maximum grant limit.

If you are applying for the grant to adapt your home for a child with a disability, and the child has had an assessment of need under Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005, the local authority should refer to the OT recommendations contained in this assessment report.