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Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability

  • 19-04-2021 06:28PM
    #1
    rusty_180
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    hello would anybody be able to tell me if I would get this grant, im on disability allowance with mental health problems and living at home with my parents, we have a garage at the back of the house that I would like convert into a living area. does anyone know if this is possible?


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  • #2
    looksee
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    https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/housing_grants_and_schemes/housing_adaptation_grant_for_people_with_disability.html

    There is some information here. I think you would need to contact the housing department directly to establish whether you are eligible. Even if you are, there are likely to be planning permission and building regs that will apply which might be a greater problem.


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    rusty_180 wrote: »
    hello would anybody be able to tell me if I would get this grant, im on disability allowance with mental health problems and living at home with my parents, we have a garage at the back of the house that I would like convert into a living area. does anyone know if this is possible?
    I doubt it. To my knowledge, and I may be wrong, it would have to be an adaptation related to the disability. But do check it out
    edit you may come under rule 3 https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/housing_grants_and_schemes/housing_adaptation_grant_for_people_with_disability.html#l1f4da

    Your application will be prioritised based on medical need. There are 3 priority levels:

    Priority 1: A person who is terminally ill or fully or mainly dependent on their family or carer; or where alterations or adaptations would facilitate their discharge from hospital or alleviate the need for hospitalisation in the future
    Priority 2: A person who is mobile but who needs assistance in accessing washing, toilet facilities, bedroom etc.; or where without the alterations or adaptations their ability to function independently would be hindered
    Priority 3: A person who is independent but who requires special facilities to improve their quality of life, for example, a separate bedroom or living space


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