Mobility aids grant

The Mobility Aids Housing Grant is available to contribute towards works to address mobility problems. Works under the scheme include disabled access bathrooms, grab-rails, access ramps, stair-lifts and hoists, and other mobility adaptions such as creating wheelchair access into a home.

Purpose of grant

The Mobility Aids Housing Grant is available to cover basic works to address mobility problems related to ageing, illness or disability. The works you can apply for funding towards are: 

• Grab-rails
• Access ramps
• Disabled access bathrooms
• stair-lifts/hoists (OT report required)
• Other minor works deemed necessary to facilitate the mobility needs of a member of a household

An Occupational Therapist Report must be submitted with your application for works which include a mechanical device like a stair-lift/hoist.  The Council may request an OT Report for other works if deemed necessary after initial inspection.

Guidance notes - Part M compliance

Building Regulations – Technical Guidance Document M 2022 – Access and Use 

Types of housing

The Mobility Aids Housing Grant Scheme may be paid, where appropriate, in respect of works carried out to:

• Owner occupied housing
• Houses being purchased from a local authority under the tenant purchase scheme
• Private rented accommodation
• Accommodation provided under the voluntary housing Capital Assistance and Rental Subsidy schemes
• Accommodation occupied by persons living in communal residences.

Level of grant

The maximum grant is €8,000 or 100% of the approved cost of the works, whichever is the lesser.  The 100% grant is available to households whose gross annual household income does not exceed €37,500. Higher incomes may receive a percentage of the grant amount or the final cost of the works. 

Household income

Household income is calculated as the annual gross income of all household members over 18 (or over 23 if in full time education) in the previous tax year.

Evidence of all household income must be submitted.  Note 4 under ‘Conditions of Scheme’ in application form, provides full details of what documents is accepted as proof of income.

Tax requirements

In the case of any contractor engaging in work for the Mobility Aids Housing Grant Scheme a current Tax Clearance issued by the Revenue Commissioners must be submitted with the estimate for the required works.‌