Housing Aid for Older People grant: up to €10,700
Your council can give up to €10,700 for essential repairs to an older person's home, such as roof repairs, windows, heating or electrics. A separate Mobility Aids Grant of up to €8,000 covers smaller jobs like grab rails, ramps and stairlifts.
Checked October 2026. Source: gov.ie: 2026 funding for adaptation grants.
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What it is
Housing Aid for Older People is funded by the Department of Housing and run by each local council. It helps older people stay in their own homes by paying towards repairs that make the home safe, warm and dry.
Councils means-test the household income. The steps and contractor paperwork are the same as for the Housing Adaptation Grant.
Who qualifies
- You are an older person living in the home (councils generally set the age at 66 or over)
- The work is an essential repair or improvement
- Your household meets the council's income limits
- The council approves the itemised quote before work starts
How much you can get
| Housing Aid for Older People | Up to €10,700 |
|---|---|
| Mobility Aids Grant | Up to €8,000 |
- Kildare County Council's guidance says these grants are assessed on costs excluding VAT. Ask your council how they treat VAT before you accept a quote.
Official maximums from gov.ie: 2026 funding for adaptation grants, checked October 2026. What you get depends on your home and the work.
The Mobility Aids Grant
The Mobility Aids Grant is up to €8,000 for smaller works that help an older person or a person with a disability get around the home, such as grab rails, a level-access shower, ramps or a stairlift. You apply to your council in the same way, and the council approves the quote before work starts.
How to apply
- Talk to your council. Get the application form and check the age and income rules.
- Get an itemised quote. Your contractor sends it with their current tax clearance or C2 details.
- Apply to the council. Send the form, the quote and the supporting documents.
- Wait for approval. The council approves the work and the grant amount in writing.
- Get the work done. Your contractor does the approved work only.
- Final inspection and payment. The council inspects the work and pays the grant on the final invoice by bank transfer to you.
Do you need approval before work starts?
Yes. The council must approve the itemised quote before any work starts. Work done before approval isn't covered.
What your contractor must provide
- An itemised quote, approved by the council before the work starts
- The contractor's current tax clearance or C2 details, sent with the quote
- A final invoice matching the approved work
- The council pays by bank transfer to the applicant only, not to the contractor
Are you a trade? See the full grant invoice checklist.
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Questions about the Housing Aid for Older People
How much is the Housing Aid for Older People grant?
Up to €10,700, depending on the approved cost of the work and your household income.
What's the difference between this and the Mobility Aids Grant?
Housing Aid for Older People is for essential repairs such as a roof, windows, heating or electrics, up to €10,700. The Mobility Aids Grant is for smaller works such as grab rails, ramps or a stairlift, up to €8,000.
Can I start the work and claim afterwards?
No. The council must approve the itemised quote before any work starts.
Does my contractor need tax clearance?
Yes. Councils ask for the contractor's current tax clearance or C2 details with the quote.
Official sources
- gov.ie: 2026 funding for adaptation grants
- Kildare County Council: housing grants guidance notes (PDF)
- Galway County Council: housing grants
Checked October 2026. Amounts and rules can change, so check the official source before you apply.
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