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Housing adaptation grant for disabled people

A grant that helps people with physical, sensory or intellectual disabilities, to make major changes to their homes. Covering extensions and major room changes.

Housing adaptation grant for disabled people

Who it's for:

People with a physical, sensory, or intellectual disability who need major changes to their home.

What it covers:

Big adaptations like:

  • Converting bedrooms into accessible bathrooms
  • Building downstairs accessible bathrooms or toilets
  • Stair lifts or through-floor lifts
  • Fixed track hoists (not maintenance or training)
  • Extensions (e.g. for a bedroom or bathroom)
  • Adaptations to facilitate wheelchair use

Occupational therapist (OT) assessment:

An OT Report is required if you are applying for major works like stair lifts, hoists, extensions, or changing how a room is used. Up to €300 will be reimbursed for private OT report. 

How much you can get:

Up to €40,000, depending on your household income and the works needed.
Here’s a quick income guide:

Income (after deductions) % of Costs Covered Max Grant (Home >12 months old)
Up to €37,500 100% €40,000
€37,501 – €43,750 85% €34,000
€43,751 – €50,000 75% €30,000
€50,001 – €62,500 50% €20,000
€62,501 – €75,000 30% €12,000
Over €75,000 No grant

Note: VAT is not covered, but you may reclaim it from Revenue.

Contact our Housing Grants & Loans team

Housing counter (in person) Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Address

Housing Grants
Galway County Council
Áras an Chontae
Prospect Hill
Galway
H91 H6KX

Phone numbers

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Office hours

Sunday Closed
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday Closed