The Mobility Aids Housing Grant

Mobility Aids Housing Grant Scheme

The Mobility Aids Housing Grant Scheme provides grants for works designed to improve the mobility and accessibility of a home. The scheme is primarily for age-related mobility issues. That being said, people with a disability can also apply for the scheme. The grant is administered by the local authorities with a maximum grant available of €6,000.

About the mobility aids housing grant

The Mobility Aids Housing Grant is means tested. The level of grant which a household can attain is determined by the gross income of each household member over 18 years of age (over 23 for full-time students). Gross incomes for household members must not exceed €30,000. In order to apply for the grant, you must have an itemised quotation from a contractor, indicating the cost of the work required.

The grant is available to cover a basic suite of works to address mobility problems. Works aided under the scheme includes:

• Access ramps
• Level access showers
• Grab rails
• Home lifts
• Step lifts or stair lifts
• All minor works deemed necessary to support a household’s mobility needs.