Stairlift Grant Wexford

Everything you need to know about the stair lift grant from Wexford County Council.

There are grants available from Wexford County Council to cover the cost of getting a new straight or curved stairlift in your home. The council grant process is means tested and application waiting time can vary from a few weeks to several months depending on the council you’re applying to.

Most of the time, the cost of a new stair lift can be covered under the Mobility Aids grant which gives an allowance of €6,000 or 100% of the cost of a new stairlift – whichever is the lesser.

If the stairs you have is overly complex and falls above the €6,000 limit, then you would need to apply for the Housing Adaptation Grant which gives an increase to €30,000 for housing adaptations.

Continue reading further on this page for information on the mobility grants available from Wexford County Council.

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Grants Available For Stair Lifts

Mobility Aids Grant

Up To €6,000 Grant

The Mobility Aids Grant covers up to €6,000 for basic works in your house relating to mobility. This can generally cover 100% of the costs of the works needed and eligible applicants need to have a household income less than €30,000 a year.

Most of the time, stair lift grants would fall under the Mobility Aids scheme as they usually work out lower than the €6,000 threshold.

This is the most popular choice amongst customers.

Housing Adapatation Grant

Up To €30,000 Grant

The Housing Adaptation Grant covers up to €30,000 for works in your house relating to your mobility. This can generally cover 95% of the costs of the works needed and eligible applicants need to have a household income less than €60,000 a year.

This grant is more suitable for people who are either requiring more than just a stairlift or where the cost of the stairlift is going to be above the Mobility Aids Grant threshold.

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What You Need For The Stairlift Grant Application

When applying for a grant, you’ll normally have to provide information similar to what’s listed below.

When applying for a grant, you’ll normally have to provide information similar to what’s listed below.

  • Applicants PPS number

  • Show proof of income for anybody living in your household

  • Show confirmation that your tax affairs are in order

  • Provide evidence your LPT (Local Property Tax) is paid

  • Provide a report from your OT (Occupational Therapist) and/or Doctor

  • Applicants PPS number
  • Show proof of income for anybody living in your household
  • Show confirmation that your tax affairs are in order
  • Provide evidence your LPT (Local Property Tax) is paid
  • Provide a report from your OT (Occupational Therapist) and/or Doctor
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Wexford County Council Contact Details

Grant Address

Wexford County Council,
County Hall,
Carricklawn,
Wexford,
Y35 WY93

Contact Details

Tel: 053 919 6000
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wexfordcoco.ie

Grant Forms

The forms can be downloaded directly from their website here.

What You’ll Need

You can view the basic requirements here for what the council usually requires.

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