The Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability 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

Apply

You can apply for the grant by completing the application form below and returning it to your local Municipal District Office in either Mullingar-Kinnegad or Athlone-Moate.

• Application Form – Housing Adaption Grants for Older People and Disabled People ‌
• Foirm Iarratais ‌

Related Documents

• Schedule of Standard Costs 2025 (Effective from 1st January 2025)‌
• Housing Adaptation Grant for Disabled People Guidelines ‌‌

Appeal

Westmeath County Council administer the Housing Grants Scheme under the Terms and Guidelines as set by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. All applications are assessed based on the information provided and criteria set out in the Scheme. If an applicant is not satisfied with the decision of the Local Authority, they may appeal the decision. Please see below regarding the appeals process.

Appeals Procedure

If you are dissatisfied with the decision of this local authority, you may submit a written appeal on any decision notified to you within 3 weeks of the date of the decision, stating the reasons for the appeal. The appeal will be considered and adjudicated upon within 4 weeks of receipt. A decision on the appeal will be notified to each applicant within 2 weeks of the decision being made. Appeals should be submitted in writing to the Senior Executive Officer, Housing Section, Westmeath County Council, Mullingar.

Ombudsman

If you remain unhappy with our response to your appeal, then you can refer your complaint to the Office of the Ombudsman. The Ombudsman is fair, independent, and free to use.

The Ombudsman will ask you for details of your complaint and a copy of this letter (our final response to your complaint). The best way to contact the Ombudsman is by:

• Clicking on the `Make a Complaint’ link at www.ombudsman.ie
• Writing to: Office of the Ombudsman, 6, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, DO2 W773 or
• Calling the Ombudsman on 01 639 5600 if you have any queries or if you need help making your complaint.