Housing Adaptation Grant Laois 2026: stairlift and bathroom grants up to €40,000 from Laois County Council
Last updated: 11 September 2026 · For Laois County Council
Laois has a single local authority. Laois residents can claim up to €40,000 through the State's Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability, or up to €8,000 through the Mobility Aids Grant Scheme — same national rules, applied locally. All Laois residents apply to Laois County Council.
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- Your council application form, filled in and ready to sign
- A prep sheet for the occupational therapist visit
- A supporting statement setting out why the works are needed
- Three quote request emails, ready to send
- Your document checklist, timeline, chase letter and appeal letter
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Laois grant — quick facts
- Maximum grant: €40,000 (Housing Adaptation) or €8,000 (Mobility Aids)
- Income cap: €75,000 (HAG) / €37,500 (Mobility Aids)
- Submission method: Post — Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, JFL Avenue, Portlaoise
- Processing time in Laois: 5–9 weeks (HAG); 4–8 weeks (Mobility Aids)
- OT waiting list: 6–10 weeks via HSE typically in Laois; private OT (€150–€300, partly reimbursable) if urgent
- Eircodes: R-codes
How to apply in Laois — step by step
- Identify your council: Laois County Council.
- Request an OT assessment — phone your local HSE Primary Care Centre. Laois OT waits typically run 6–10 weeks. If urgent, a private CORU-registered OT can produce a report in 1–2 weeks; claim up to €300 back through the grant.
- Get three written quotes from approved Laois stairlift or platform lift installers.
- Download the application form from your council's website (links below).
- Submit: form, OT report, three quotes, P60/Form 11, proof of ownership, LPT receipt, tax clearance.
- Wait for written approval. 5–9 weeks in Laois. Do not start works.
- Have works carried out after approval. Submit completion documents to receive payment.
Laois council application details
Laois County Council
- County Hall, James Fintan Lalor Avenue, Portlaoise
- Phone: 057 866 4000 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
- Online: laois.ie
- Covers: All of County Laois
Phone numbers and addresses verified May 2026. Confirm with the council website before posting documents.
Laois County Council grants for pensioners, stairlifts and bathrooms
When people look for Laois County Council grants for pensioners, or housing grants from Laois County Council, they usually mean three grants. Laois County Council runs all three, and all three go in on the same application form.
- Housing Aid for Older People: up to €10,700 for homeowners aged 66 or over, for essential repairs and improvements such as heating, windows or rewiring.
- Mobility Aids Grant: up to €8,000 for a stairlift, grab rails, a ramp or a level-access shower, for household incomes up to €37,500.
- Housing Adaptation Grant: up to €40,000 for bigger work such as a through-floor lift, a downstairs bathroom or an extension, for household incomes up to €75,000.
These are also what people mean by home improvement grants for pensioners, or grants for disabled adaptations, in Laois. There is no separate HSE stair lift grant in Laois. The council pays the grant, and the HSE’s part is usually the occupational therapist report.
How long it takes in Laois
Laois County Council typically decides a complete application in about 5 to 9 weeks. Before that, most applicants need an occupational therapist report, and the HSE community OT wait for a non-urgent home adaptation referral in Laois is usually 2 to 3 months. So ask your GP or public health nurse for the OT referral first.
Counting the OT wait, allow roughly 3 to 5 months from referral to approval in Laois. Order nothing until the council approves in writing: work started before approval is not paid for.
Getting the application form
The form is on the Laois County Council website, under housing grants. You can also ask for a paper copy at the council offices or by phone, using the details above. Our guide to the housing adaptation grant application form shows what each section asks for and what to have ready before you start.
What's specific to applying in Laois
- Mostly rural midland county with older housing — curved stairlifts common.
- Portlaoise commuter belt to Dublin has newer housing pockets.
- Generally efficient processing — Laois council is one of the more responsive in the midlands.
Laois stairlift coverage by town
Stairlift and home adaptation installers work across all of Laois. Common service areas include: Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Mountrath, Portarlington, Abbeyleix, Stradbally, Rathdowney, Durrow.
FAQs — Laois specifically
Which Laois council do I apply to for a stairlift grant?
All Laois residents apply to Laois County Council, which administers both the Mobility Aids Grant Scheme and the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability.
How long does the Laois stairlift grant take?
Laois processing times typically run 5–9 weeks for the Housing Adaptation Grant and 4–8 weeks for the Mobility Aids Grant. OT assessment via HSE Primary Care typically takes 6–10 weeks.
What is the maximum grant in Laois?
Up to €40,000 through the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability and up to €8,000 through the Mobility Aids Grant Scheme. Both are means-tested on gross household income — the same national thresholds apply.
Can I apply if I rent in Laois?
Yes — private tenants apply with the property owner's written consent. Local-authority tenants apply directly to the council under a separate housing scheme. Approved Housing Body tenants apply through the AHB.
What if my home is a listed or protected structure?
Internal works (a stairlift on existing stairs) generally don't need planning permission. For visible alterations or for through-floor lifts in protected structures, you may need a Section 57 declaration through the council's Conservation Officer.
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