Housing Aid for Older People Grant

Housing Aid for Older People Grant

What it is:

The Housing Aid for Older People Grant is available to help you if you are living in poor housing conditions and you need to have necessary repairs or improvements carried out so you can continue to live there.

The effective maximum grant under the scheme is €10,700 (€8,000 for applications received prior to 1st December 2024), which may cover up to 100% of the approved costs of the adaptation works (95% for applications received prior to 1st December 2024).

Who it’s for:

This grant is aimed at people aged 66 and older, who are living in poor housing conditions. However, in cases of genuine hardship, the local authority may help people under the age of 66.

If you have a disability and your home needs to be adapted to make it more accessible, the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability or the Mobility Aids Grant Scheme may be more suitable for you. These grants are all administered by local authorities.

How it works:

  • Re-roofing: If you are applying to have roof repairs carried out or have the roof replaced, you will need to submit written confirmation from your insurance company that the work are not covered by your existing insurance policy. You submit this along with your application.
  • Rewiring: If you are applying to have rewiring done, you must enclose with your application written confirmation from a qualified electrician stating the condition of the existing wiring.
  • Other works:
    • providing central heating, water and sanitary services (where none exists),
    • repairs to or replacement of windows and doors, (however, grant aid will only be provided in exceptional circumstances),
    • dry-lining for walls, and
    • any other repair or improvement works which the local authority consider to be reasonably necessary.

Application Process:

To apply for the Housing Aid for Older People Grant, you must complete an application form and provide any requested supporting documentation. This can include your gross household income for the previous tax year, proof that the Local Property Tax (LPT) for your home is in order and that your tax affairs are up to date. You will also need to provide information on the types of repairs you need.

You do not need any medical documents for this grant as it is based on the condition of your home. However, if your application is urgent due to a medical condition, your doctor will need to complete the Doctor’s Certificate section of the application form.

You can contact your local authority’s Housing Grants Section for the application form or download it here. You can also meet with a Housing Officer in the local authority to help you with your application. You must wait until your application is approved before you start making any changes.

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