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What you need to know about stairlift grants in Ireland.

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Applying for a stairlift grant in Ireland can significantly reduce the cost of installation, making your home safer and easier to navigate. Through the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability and the Mobility Aids Grant, eligible homeowners can receive financial assistance toward the purchase and installation of a stairlift. Stairlift grants are available from your local authority. If you are seeking a grant use our West of Ireland local authority links below.

Stairlift Grants in Ireland

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  • Housing Adaptation Grant

    Up to €40,000

    • All types of stairlifts
    • Through floor lifts
    • Complete bathroom makeovers
    • Walk-in showers
    • Major ramps
    • Extensive grab rail systems
    • Home extensions

    Available to anyone with a disability (any age)

    Mobility Aids Grant

    Up to €8,000

    • Standard stairlifts
    • Basic through floor lifts
    • Walk-in showers
    • Grab rails
    • Basic ramps
    • Small bathroom changes

    Available to people with disabilities earning under €37,500/year

    Older People Grant

    Up to €10,700

    • Basic grab rails
    • Simple ramps
    • Essential bathroom repairs
    • Safety improvementsP

    Available to people over 66 (some exceptions)

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    • All equipment purchases
    • Stairlifts, lifts, baths, rails, ramps

    Available to anyone with a disability

  • It depends on which grant.

    Housing Adaptation Grant

    Up to €40,000

    • All types of stairlifts
    • Through floor lifts
    • Complete bathroom makeovers
    • Walk-in showers
    • Major ramps
    • Extensive grab rail systems
    • Home extensions

    Mobility Aids Grant

    Up to €8,000

    • Standard stairlifts
    • Basic through floor lifts
    • Walk-in showers
    • Grab rails
    • Basic ramps
    • Small bathroom changes

    You will need to contact your local authority if you think this applies.

  • You can use grant to improve access in your home like adding:

    A stairlift

    Grab rails

    A ramp

    An accessible shower

    Contact your local authority for more details.

  • The Housing Adaptation Grant

    Up to €40,000 is available to anyone with a disability (any age)

    The Mobility Aids Grant

    Up to €8,000 is available to people with disabilities earning under €37,500/year

  • Here are practical tips to help speed up your stairlift grant application:

    1. Download the application forms online from your Local Authority website.

    2. Use email where possible – it’s much faster than post.

    3. Gather the required documents, including:

      • Property Tax statement

      • Proof of income or pension

      • Doctor’s or Occupational Therapist (OT) report

      • Stairlift quotations (at least one detailed quote)

      • PPS number and proof of address

    4. Keep copies of everything you send—files can get misplaced.

    5. Follow up regularly to keep your application moving.

Stairlift Grants in Ireland – Housing Adaptation & Mobility Aids Grant Guide

If you’re looking for financial support to install a stairlift in Ireland, there are two main government-funded grants available through your local authority:

Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability

This grant is designed to help modify a home to make it safer and more suitable for a person with a disability. It is aimed at people on low to moderate incomes and helps improve independent living at home.

Works covered under the Housing Adaptation Grant include:

  • Stairlift installation

  • Accessible downstairs bathroom/toilet

  • Level-access shower

  • Access ramps

  • Widening doors for wheelchair access

  • Home extensions (e.g., ground floor bedroom or bathroom)

This grant is ideal for individuals with long-term disabilities or mobility needs who need significant adaptations.

Mobility Aids Housing Grant (Stairlift Grant & Basic Adaptations)

The Mobility Aids Housing Grant is a simpler and faster grant designed for basic home adaptations for people with mobility challenges, including the elderly.

Works covered include:

  • Stairlift installation

  • Grab rails

  • Access ramps

  • Level-access showers

  • Other essential mobility modifications

This grant is often used specifically for stairlift funding as the application process is usually quicker and more straightforward than the Housing Adaptation Grant.

Need Help With Stairlift Grants in Ireland?

Your local authority is the first point of contact for stairlift grant applications. Professional stairlift companies (like Suas Stairlifts) can also help with measurements, quotes, and documentation required for grant approval.

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  • Galway

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Speak With a Stairlift Specialist Today.

brendan@suasstairlifts.ie
Tel: 087 005 3607

Galway, Ireland