Louth Co Council invite grant applications for housing repairs and adaptations.

Louth County Council is inviting grant applications from those in the county who require assistance to make their home more suitable to accommodate a person with a disability and for people aged over 66 who require essential structural repairs.
Highest priority in assessing grant applications will be given to a person with a severe physical disability who is fully or mainly dependent on family or a carer(s). The works allowed under the Housing Adaptation Grant scheme include access ramps, downstairs toilet facilities, stair-lifts, accessible showers, wheelchair access and other necessary works.
Extensions may only be considered when all less costly and “fit for purpose” alternatives have been eliminated e.g. use of technology, reassignment of existing rooms, etc. Grants are means-tested with varying levels of funding available according to household income.
All Housing Adaption/Mobility Aids grants will be assessed by Louth County Council’s Occupational Therapist in an effort to use the available funding where it will have maximum impact.

Applicants are advised to ensure that their submissions are fully completed before being sent in.

Information and application form available at http://www.louthcoco.ie/en/Services/Housing/Grants/Housing-Adaptation-Grants-2014.pdf

Further information and application forms are available at www.louthcoco.ie or by calling (042) 9324271.

You may also contact my office at 042-9329052 or mary.moran@oir.ie if you need assistance with your application.