Stairlift Grant Information

Things you should know before applying for a stairlift grantThe Mobility Aids Grant Scheme is available to those who qualify to offset the price of a new stairlift. The maximum grant available is €6000. If you would like to apply, click the relevant local authority below and ask them to post you out the application form details.

Your grant application must include your PPS number, property tax payment, proof of household income, tax clearance certificate, doctors and engineer reports, OT report, 2 independant quotes from registered contractors and a completely filled application form.

The maximum total household income threshold is €30,000 and all household members are included in this. This includes child benefit, the entire family income the previous year, respite care grant, domiciliary care allowance, carer’s benefit and carer’s allowance.

Priority is given to people on the basis of medical need. These range from P1 to P4 with P1 being the highest priority (ie people who are terminally ill), where alterations would facilitate their discharge from hospital and to facilitate people who can be cared for at home.

The Mobility Aids Grant Scheme is available to you whether you own your own home or purchased it under the Tenant Purchase Scheme, if you live in private rented accommodation, voluntary housing, a rental subsidy scheme or a communal residences.

An Occupational Therapists (OT) report is required to assess your mobility needs. Your local authority can arrange this. Or you can privately employ an OT. If you do, €200 will be given back to you and this may not cover the full cost of the OT report.

An engineers report is required. You can’t do this privately, as local authorities have their own designated engineers. They will call to your home and assess your stairs. If you install a stairlift before the engineer inspects your home, your application will be null and void.

You cannot retrospectively fit a stairlift, before you receive written grant approval. If you do, your grant will be cancelled. You must wait until your local authority gives you written approval of your grant allocation, before installing a new stairlift in your home.