Who is this grant for?
This grant is for older people and/or disabled people who find it hard to move around their home
due to mobility issues.
What can I use this grant for?
You can use this grant to improve access in your home like adding:
- grab rails;
- a ramp;
- an accessible shower;
- fixed track hoists (excluding any servicing,
maintenance and training costs); - a stair lift.
The effective maximum grant is €8,000 or 100% the cost of the works, whichever is the lesser. Note: A grant is not available if the household income for the previous tax year is more than €37,500. This is after the disregards and deductions are applied.
Application form:
A copy of the Application Form for Mobility Aids Grants can be downloaded using the links below.
Application Form for Housing Grants
Is féidir cóip don foirm Iarratais – Deontas um Oiriúnú Tithe do Sheanóirí agus do Dhaoine faoi Mhíchumasa a íoslódáil anseo:
Irish Version Application Form for the above Schemes Housing Grants
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS TO:
Housing Grants Section
Offaly County Council
Áras an Chontae
Charleville Road
Tullamore
Co. Offaly
For further information in relation to these schemes please contact the Housing Section:
Phone: 057 9357409
email: HousingAidGrants@offalycoco.ie
Information on the documentation required to show proof of compliance with the Local Property Tax (LPT) is available to download here
Information on the documentation required to show proof of income is available here