Disabled Facilities Grants
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You might know, or not, that if you are in need of making some renovations at home because of your disability, you can ask the government to pay it.
To do so, here is a small guide of what is covered, how and what is needed to apply.
Hope it is helpful :)
You could get a grant from your council if you’re disabled and need to make changes to your home, for example to:
* widen doors and install ramps
* improve access to rooms and facilities - eg stairlifts or a downstairs bathroom
* provide a heating system suitable for your needs
* adapt heating or lighting controls to make them easier to use
(A Disabled Facilities Grant will not affect any benefits that you’re getting.)
How much you get depends on your:
* household income
* household savings over £6,000
Country Grant
England > Up to £30,000
Wales > Up to £36,000
Northern Ireland > Up to £25,000
Scotland > Disabled Facilities Grants are not available - find out about support for equipment and adaptations
Depending on your income, you may need to pay towards the cost of the work to the property.
Disabled children under 18 can get a grant without their parents’ income being taken into account. Contact your local council for more information.
!! You might not get any grant if you start work on your property before the council approves your application.
How you’ll be paid
You’ll be paid either:
* by instalments - as the work progresses
* in full - when the work is finished
* The council may pay the contractor directly, or give you a cheque to pass on - they’ll agree this with you when they approve your application.
When you’ll be paid
You’ll be paid either:
* when the council is happy with the finished work
* when you give the council the invoice, demand or receipt for payment from the contractor
* Normally, if you (or a relative) does the work the council will only accept invoices for materials or services you’ve bought.
Eligibility
You or someone living in your property must be disabled. Either you or the person you’re applying for must:
* own the property or be a tenant
* intend to live in the property during the grant period (which is currently 5 years)
* You can also apply for a grant if you’re a landlord and have a disabled tenant.
The council needs to be happy that the work is:
* necessary and appropriate to meet the disabled person’s needs
* reasonable and can be done - depending on the age and condition of the property
!! You might not get any grant if you start work on your property before the council approves your application.
Planning and building regulations approval
You need to apply separately for any planning permission or building regulations approval.
The council may ask you to employ a qualified architect or surveyor to plan and oversee the work. If you get a grant, you can use it towards the cost of their fees.
How to Claim
https://www.gov.uk/disabled-facilities-grants/how-to-claim