STAIRLIFT GRANT
The Mobility Aids Grant Scheme provides grants for minor works designed to address mobility problems in the home. For example, the grant can be used for the purchase and installation of grab rails, a level access shower, access ramps or a stairlift. This grant is means-tested and the maximum grant available is €6,000. The grant is primarily for older people but people with disability can also access the scheme. It is administered by the local authority.
The Mobility Aids Grant Scheme provides grants for works designed to address mobility problems in the home, such as the purchase and installation of grab-rails, a level access shower, access ramps or a stair-lift. The scheme is primarily for older people, but people with a disability can also apply for it.
If you need more extensive works done, or if you do not qualify under the means test, you can apply for the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability instead. Depending on your situation, the Housing Aid for Older Persons Scheme may be more suitable for you.
These 3 schemes are administered by local authorities, under the Housing (Adaptation Grants for Older People and People With A Disability), Regulations 2007, which were amended by new Regulations in 2014.
You can apply for a refund of VAT on the aids and appliances that you need. This refund scheme also applies to the cost of the installation work.
Where to apply?
County Councils
- Carlow County Council (link is external)
- Cavan County Council (link is external)
- Clare County Council (link is external)
- Cork County Council (link is external)
- Donegal County Council (link is external)
- Dun Laoghaire / Rathdown (link is external)
- Fingal County Council (link is external)
- Galway County Council (link is external)
- Kerry County Council (link is external)
- Kildare County Council (link is external)
- Kilkenny County Council (link is external)
- Laois County Council (link is external)
- Leitrim County Council (link is external)
- Limerick City & County Council (link is external)
- Longford County Council (link is external)
- Louth County Council (link is external)
- Mayo County Council (link is external)
- Meath County Council (link is external)
- Monaghan County Council (link is external)
- Offaly County Council (link is external)
- Roscommon County Council (link is external)
- Sligo County Council (link is external)
- South Dublin County Council (link is external)
- Tipperary County Council (link is external)
- Waterford City & County Council (link is external)
- Westmeath County Council (link is external)
- Wexford County Council (link is external)
- Wicklow County Council (link is external)