Stairlifts Grants Information

Ireland Grants for Home Accessibility Equipment
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Our experts can guide you through the grant application process and help you understand which grants you qualify for. Don’t navigate this alone – call us first!

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• Free quotes BEFORE you apply – Get accurate costs for your grant application
• Printing and posting forms – Can’t download? We’ll print and send them to you
• Grant guidance – Which grant to apply for and how to maximize your chances
• All the information you need – We’ve helped hundreds of customers through this process

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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:

💰 Wondering How Much Your Stairlift Will Cost?

We provide detailed quotes specifically formatted for grant applications.

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 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

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