The Scheme of Housing Aid for Older People is available to assist older people living in poor housing conditions to have necessary repairs or improvements carried out. The types of works grant aided under the scheme include structural repairs or improvements, re-wiring, repairs to/replacement of windows and doors, the provision of heating, water and sanitary services, cleaning, painting and drylining.

The Housing Aid for Older People scheme replaces the Essentials Repairs Grant.

The effective maximum grant under the scheme is €10,500 which may cover up to 100% of the cost of works.

Who Can Apply

Older people, generally aged 60 and over who require necessary repairs or improvements to their home. Many older people may be eligible for the Scheme, however, priority will be given to people on the basis of financial need.

In addition applications will be prioritized based on medical needs. Highest priority will be given to a person who is terminally ill or where alterations/adaptations would facilitate discharge from hospital or continuance of care in the home.

Level of Grant

The level of grant aid available shall be determined on the basis of gross household income and shall be between 30% - 100% of the approved cost of works. The table below sets out the level of grant available based on an assessment of household income.

Household Income

The Housing Aid for Older People Scheme is a means-tested grant. This means your total household income is assessed to determine if you qualify for the grant and at what level of assistance.

The following is NOT taken into account when calculating your household income:

·      €5,000 for each member of the household aged up to 18 years

·      €5,000 for each member of the household aged between 18 and 23 years and in full time education or engaged in a FÁS apprenticeship

·      Early Childcare Supplement

·      Family Income Supplement

·      Domiciliary Care Allowance

·      Respite Care Allowance

·      Carer’s Benefit/Allowance (if the carer’s payment is made in respect of the person for whom the grant is for).

Tax Requirements

In the case of contractors, the contractor’s name, address, tax reference number and tax district, and the number and expiry date of a certificate of authorization issued to the contractor by the Revenue Commissioners must be submitted. This will be required prior to the commencement of works.

In the case of grant applications totaling €10,000 or more, a valid tax clearance certificate by the applicant will be required.

The grant will not be paid if you start work before the grant is approved. However, it is expected that the work will start within 6 months of grant approval.

Where to Apply

Contact the Housing Grants Section of your local authority for more information about how to apply and about the eligibility rules in your area.

County Councils

Carlow County Council, County Offices, Athy Rd, Carlow 
Ph: +353 59 9170300, Fax: +353 59 9141503, Email: secretar@carlowcoco.ie 

Cavan County Council, Courthouse, Cavan
Ph: +353 49 4331799, Fax: +353 49 4361565, Email: secretar@cavancoco.ie 

Clare County Council, New Rd, Ennis, Co. Clare
Ph: + 353 65 6821616, Fax: +353 65 6828233, Email: secretar@clarecoco.ie 

Cork County Council, County Hall, Cork
Ph: +353 21 4276891, Fax: +353 21 4276321, Email: corporate.affairs@corkcoco.ie

Donegal County Council, County House, Lifford, Co. Donegal
Ph: +353 74 9172222, Fax: +353 74 9141205, Email: secretar@donegalcoco.ie

Dun Laoghaire / Rathdown, Town Hall, Marine Rd, Dun Laoghaire
Ph: +353 1 2054700, Fax: +353 1 2806969, Email: secretar@dlrcoco.ie 

Fingal County Council, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin
Ph: +353 1 8905000, Fax: +353 1 8725782, Email: secretar@fingalcoco.ie

Galway County Council, County Hall, Prospect Hill, Galway
Ph: +353 91 509000, Fax: +353 91 509010, Email: secretar@galwaycoco.ie 

Kerry County Council, Aras an Chontae, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Ph: +353 66 7121111, Fax: +353 66 7122466, Email: secretar@kerrycoco.ie 

Kildare County Council, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare
Ph: +353 45 980200, Fax: +353 45 876875, Email: secretar@kildarecoco.ie 

Kilkenny County Council, County Hall, John St, Kilkenny
Ph: +353 56 7721076, Fax: +353 56 7794004, Email: secretar@kilkennycoco.ie 

Laois County Council, County Hall, Portlaoise, Co Laois
Ph: +353 57 8664000, Fax: +353 502 22313, Email: manager@laoiscoco.ie

Leitrim County Council, Governor House, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Ph: +353 71 9620005, Fax: +353 71 9622205, Email: secretar@leitrimcoco.ie 

Limerick County Council, County Hall, Dooradoyle, Limerick
Ph: +353 61 496000, Fax: +353 61 318478, Email: secretar@limerickcoco.ie 

Longford County Council, Aras an Chontae, Great Water St, Longford
Ph: +353 43 46231, Fax: +353 43 41233, Email: secretar@longfordcoco.ie 

Louth County Council, County Office, Dundalk, Co Louth
Ph: +353 42 933545, Fax: +353 42 9334549, Email: secretar@louthcoco.ie

Mayo County Council, Aras an Chontae, Castlebar, Co Mayo
Ph: +353 94 90 24444, Fax: +353 94 90 23937, Email: secretar@mayococo.ie

Meath County Council, County Hall, Navan, Co Meath
Ph: +353 46 9021581, Fax: +353 46 9097001, Email: secretar@meathcoco.ie

Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan
Ph: + 353 47 30500, Fax: +353 47 82739, Email: secretar@monaghancoco.ie

North Tipperary Co Council, Courthouse, Nenagh
Ph: 353 67 44500, Fax: +353 67 33134, Email: secretar@northtippcoco.ie

Offaly County Council, Courthouse, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Ph: +353 57 9346800, Fax: +353 506 46868, Email: secretar@offalycoco.ie

Roscommon County Council, Courthouse, Roscommon
Ph: +353 903 37100, Fax: +353 47 82739, Email: secretar@roscommoncoco.ie 

Sligo County Council, Riverside, Sligo
Ph: +353 71 9143221, Fax: +353 71 9141119, Email: secretar@sligococo.ie 

South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Ph: +353 1 4149000, Fax: +353 1 4149111, Email: secretar@sdublincoco.ie 

South Tipperary Co Council, Aras an Chontae, Clonmel
Ph: +353 52 34455, Fax: +353 52 24355, Email: secretary@southtippcoco.ie 

Waterford County Council, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co Waterford
Ph: +353 58 22000, Fax: +353 58 42911, Email: secretar@waterfordcoco.ie 

Westmeath County Council, County Buildings, Mullingar, Co Westmeath
Ph: +353 44 40861, fax: +353 44 42330, Email: secretar@westmeathcoco.ie 

Wexford County Council, County Hall, Wexford
Ph: +353 53 42211, fax: +353 53 43406, Email: secretar@wexfordcoco.ie

Wicklow County Council, County Offices, Wicklow
Ph: +353 404 20100, Fax: +353 404 67792, Email: secretar@wicklowcoco.ie

City Councils

Cork City Council, City Hall, Cork
Ph: (021) 4966222, Fax: (021) 4314238, Email: manager@corkcity.ie

Dublin City Council, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8
Ph: (01) 6722222, Fax: (01) 6773612, Email: mailto:manager@dublincity.ie city.ie

Galway City Council, City Hall, College Road, Galway
Ph: (091) 536400, Fax: (091) 567493, Email: manager@galwaycity.ie

Limerick City Council, City Hall, Limerick
Ph: (061) 415799, Fax: (061) 415266, Email: manager@limerickcity.ie

Waterford City Council, City Hall, The Mall, Waterford
Ph: (051) 309900, Fax: (051) 879124, Email: info@waterfordcity.ie