This grant is available to assist in the carrying out of works which are reasonably necessary for the purposes of rendering a house more suitable for the accommodation of a person with a disability who has an enduring physical, sensory, mental health or intellectual impairment.
The types of works allowable under the scheme include the provision of access ramps, downstairs toilet facilities, stair-lifts, accessible showers, adaptations to facilitate wheelchair access, extensions, and any other works which are reasonably necessary for the purposes of rendering a house more suitable for the accommodation of a person with a disability.
The level of grant aid available is determined on the basis of gross household income and shall be between 30% - 95% of the approved cost of the works.
Further details regarding the scheme are available from:
Carlow County Council
Housing Department
Tullow Civic Office,
Relief Road,
Tullow,
Co Carlow
Email: housinggrants@carlowcoco.ie