Adaptation Grant for people with a Disability

The Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability is available to assist in the carrying out of works which are reasonably necessary for the purposes of rendering a house more suitable for the accommodation of a person with a disability who has an enduring physical, sensory, mental health or intellectual impairment.

The types of works allowable under the scheme include:

  • the provision of access ramps
  • downstairs toilet facilities
  • stair-lifts
  • accessible showers
  • adaptations to facilitate wheelchair access, extensions
  • and any other works which are reasonably necessary for the purposes of rendering a house more suitable for the accommodation of a person with a disability

Please note that approval must be obtained before any works commence. Applications submitted after works have started or completed will not be eligible for funding.

 

Apply:

You can apply for the grant by completing the application form below and returning it to the Private House Grants Department, Housing Offices, Longford Co. Council, Market Square, Longford. For further information please email privatehousegrants@longfordcoco.ie or phone 043 334 34 99.

Application Form Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and Disabled People

Related Document:

Housing Adaptation Grant for Disabled People Guidelines

Appeal

Longford County Council administer the Housing Grants Scheme under the Terms and Guidelines as set by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. All applications are assessed based on the information provided and criteria set out in the Scheme. If an applicant is not satisfied with the decision of the Local Authority, they may appeal the decision. Please see below regarding the appeals process.

Appeals Procedure

If you are dissatisfied with the decision of this local authority, you may submit a written appeal on any decision notified to you within 3 weeks of the date of the decision, stating the reasons for the appeal. The appeal will be considered and adjudicated upon within 4 weeks of receipt. A decision on the appeal will be notified to each applicant within 2 weeks of the decision being made. Appeals should be submitted in writing to the Senior Executive Officer, Housing Section, Longford Co. Council, Market Square, Longford.