Grants for Stairlifts, Bathrooms and Ramps in Ireland

Ireland Grants for Home Accessibility Equipment
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Quick Overview: What Financial Help is Available?

If you or a family member has a disability or mobility issue, the Irish government offers several grants to help pay for equipment like stairlifts, accessible bathrooms, ramps, and grab rails. Here’s what’s available:

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What Each Grant Means

1. Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability

What it is: The biggest grant available – covers major home changes

• Maximum: €40,000 (or 100% of costs if less)
• Best for: Big projects like full bathroom renovations, expensive stairlifts, major ramps
• Income: Based on what you earn (means-tested)
• Processing: Takes longer but covers more

2. Mobility Aids Grant Scheme

What it is: Quick grant for basic accessibility needs (updated December 2024)

• Maximum: €8,000 (often covers 100% of costs)
• Best for: Standard stairlifts, basic bathroom changes, grab rails
• Income limit: Must earn under €37,500 per year
• Processing: Faster approval than other grants

3. Housing Aid for Older People Grant

What it is: For essential repairs and basic safety improvements

• Maximum: €10,700
• Best for: Basic grab rails, simple ramps, bathroom repairs
• Age: Usually 66+ (exceptions for hardship cases)

4. VAT Refund Scheme

What it is: Get back the VAT you’re entitled to on all equipment

• Amount: VAT refund (typically 13.5% on accessibility equipment due to Revenue’s 2/3 labour rule)
• Best for: ALL equipment purchases
• Who: Anyone with a disability
• Important: This is separate from other grants – you can get this AND a grant. Revenue determines if you qualify for 100% or 66.6% of the VAT

Do I Need a Doctor’s Report?

ALL APPLICATIONS: Doctor’s certificate required – confirms you have a disability. This is included on the grant application form.

YES for stairlifts and through floor lifts: You ALSO need an Occupational Therapist (OT) assessment

• The grant will pay up to €300 for this assessment
• Your local council can arrange this, or you can hire a private OT
• The OT visits your home and recommends what changes you need

Bathroom renovations to walk-in/accessible showers: Some councils don’t require OT report for simple shower conversions

NO for basic grab rails: Some councils don’t require OT reports for simple grab rail installations

How to Apply
Step 1: Contact Your Local County Council

Find your local council here: Local Authority Directory

Step 2: Get the Application Form

Download forms here:

• Housing Adaptation Grant Application
• Contact your local council for updated forms (some councils have online applications)

📄 Can’t download or print? Call us on 01 6167079 – we’ll print the forms and post them to you for free!

Step 3: What You’ll Need

• Proof of income (P60, social welfare statements)
• Doctor’s certificate (on the form)
• OT assessment (for stairlifts/lifts – council can arrange)
• Proof of property ownership or tenancy agreement
• Local Property Tax paid up to date

Step 4: Get Quotes

• Call Irish Stairlifts first – We provide free quotes specifically for grant applications
• Get quotes from approved contractors
• Council will want contractor’s tax reference number
• Work must start within 6 months of approval

💡 Tip: We can provide your quote BEFORE you apply, so you have accurate costs for your application

VAT Refund – Extra Money Back

What is VAT? It’s typically 13.5% tax on accessibility equipment (due to Revenue’s 2/3 labour rule). If you have a disability, you can get back the VAT you’re entitled to on equipment.

How to claim:

1. Buy your equipment and keep receipts
2. Fill out VAT 61A form
3. Send to Revenue with receipts
4. Revenue determines if you’re entitled to 100% or 66.6% of the VAT
5. Get VAT money back

Apply online: Revenue VAT Refund Service

Which Grant Should I Apply For?

If your project costs under €8,000 AND you earn under €37,500: → Start with Mobility Aids Grant (fastest processing)

If your project costs more than €8,000 OR you earn over €37,500: → Apply for Housing Adaptation Grant

If you’re over 66 and need basic repairs: → Consider Housing Aid for Older People Grant

For ALL equipment purchases: → ALWAYS claim VAT refund as well

Important Tips

✅ Apply early – processing can take several months
✅ Get doctor’s certificate and OT assessment first for stairlifts/lifts
✅ Keep all receipts for VAT refund
✅ Check your private health insurance and the HSE – a medical card or policy may cover aids and appliances the grant does not
✅ Check with multiple councils if you’re near a border – some have different policies
✅ Ask about priority – urgent medical needs get faster processing

❌ Don’t start work until you get approval
❌ Don’t forget VAT refund – it’s separate from grants
❌ Don’t assume rejection – you can appeal decisions

Grant Guides by Topic

Each guide below goes deeper on one grant, one council or one type of work. Start with the one that matches your situation.

• How to apply for a stairlift grant in Ireland
• Stairlift grants by county council
• Housing Adaptation Grant application form
• Bathroom grants: walk-in showers and wet rooms
• Grants available for pensioners
• Grants available for disabled persons
• Mobility scooter grants
• Louth County Council repair and adaptation grants
• Housing adaptation grant statistics for Ireland

Need Help?

Contact Irish Stairlifts First – We’re Grant Experts!

📞 Call us: 01 6167079 or 0818 818 500

📧 Email: showroom@irishstairlifts.ie

We help customers through the grant process every day and can save you time and hassle

Other Helpful Resources:

Citizens Information Service: 0818 07 4000

Local Authority Directory: gov.ie/local-authorities

Revenue VAT Queries: 01 738 3682

Free advice and support:

• Citizens Information
• Irish Wheelchair Association
• Disability Federation of Ireland

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Ireland Stairlift & Home Accessibility Grants