Older People & Mobility Aids grant check
Updated 21 October 2026 · Reflects the revised scheme effective December 2024
Two grants run alongside the Housing Adaptation Grant, on the same form and the same councils. The Housing Aid for Older People grant pays for essential repairs in an older person's home, up to €10,700. The Mobility Aids Grant pays for simpler mobility works like grab rails, ramps or a stairlift, up to €8,000.
Answer three quick questions. We'll tell you which grant fits, what you could get, and give you the form to download.
This is not an official decision. Your local council makes the final call. The rules are public, so these numbers are the ones the council uses too.
Housing Aid for Older People grant (HOP)
For people aged 66 and over, for essential repairs that make an older home safe and warm. Maximum grant €10,700, on a sliding income scale. Usually no Occupational Therapist report, though some councils ask for one for complex work. It can cover the VAT. For a roof you need a letter from your insurer, for wiring a report from a Safe Electric registered electrician, and for heating a heating contractor’s report.
| Household income, after disregards and deductions | % of approved cost covered | Max grant |
|---|---|---|
| Up to €37,500 | 100% | €10,700 |
| €37,501 to €43,750 | 85% | €9,095 |
| €43,751 to €50,000 | 75% | €8,025 |
| €50,001 to €62,500 | 50% | €5,350 |
| €62,501 to €75,000 | 30% | €3,210 |
| Over €75,000 | Not eligible | |
Covers roof, rewiring, windows and doors, heating, dry lining and structural repairs. Since January 2025 it will not pay for a new oil or gas boiler.
Mobility Aids Grant
For older people or people with a disability, any age, for simpler mobility works. Maximum grant €8,000, up to 100% of the cost. One income limit, not a sliding scale.
| Household income, after disregards and deductions | % covered | Max grant |
|---|---|---|
| Up to €37,500 | Up to 100% | €8,000 |
| Over €37,500 | Over the limit for this grant (the Housing Adaptation Grant may still cover the work) | |
Covers grab rails, ramps, accessible showers, stairlifts and hoists. A stairlift or hoist needs an Occupational Therapist report. VAT is not covered. If the work is for a person with a disability, you may be able to reclaim the VAT on some equipment, such as a stairlift, from Revenue.
How to apply, and where we come in
All three grants use one shared local authority application form. You'll need proof of income, proof your Local Property Tax is paid and your tax affairs in order, a Doctor's Certificate for the Mobility Aids Grant (for Housing Aid for Older People only if it is urgent on medical grounds), and an OT report for a stairlift or hoist. The council asks for your contractor's quote and tax reference number after approval, and some councils want a quote with the form. It's the same paperwork that stops a lot of people finishing the Housing Adaptation Grant.
You can do it yourself with the form and checklist below. Or let our grant kit prepare the application for you, and see your plan free first.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Housing Aid for Older People grant?
It is for people aged 66 and over and pays for essential repairs to an older home, such as roofing, rewiring, heating and windows. The maximum is €10,700 on a sliding income scale.
How much is the Mobility Aids Grant?
Up to €8,000, covering up to 100% of the cost, for simpler mobility works like grab rails, ramps, accessible showers, stairlifts and hoists.
What is the income limit for the Mobility Aids Grant?
Household income, after the disregards and deductions, must be €37,500 or less. If you are above that, the Housing Adaptation Grant may still cover the work for a person with a disability, with income limits up to €75,000.
Do I need an OT report for a stairlift?
Yes. A stairlift or a fixed-track hoist needs an Occupational Therapist report. The council can arrange one, or you can hire an OT and get up to €300 back as part of the grant, if the grant is paid.
Can I get more than one of these grants?
Yes. One form can apply for all three at once, for different works. The council will not process two of the same grant at the same time, and it decides which grant pays for which work. There is no lifetime limit, so you can apply again if needs change.
Want a hand with the paperwork?
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