Who is the grant for?
This grant is for people 66 years old or more to do essential repairs, so that they can continue to live in their own home.
What type of home is this grant for?
A home that is privately owned where the older person:
- Owns the home; or
- Has a right to live in the home (right of residence) where the work will be done.
What can I use this grant for?
You can use this grant to do essential repairs. This could be to:
- Help repair or replace the roof;
- Upgrade the electrical wiring;
- Repair or replace doors and windows;
- Repair heating where it is broken or provide heating where there is no heating.
- Grants are not available to buy new fossil fuel boilers, for example oil or gas boiler
How much is the grant for?
The grant covers some of the cost of the work needed, but not all of it. The amount of money you get depends on your household income for the previous tax year. The most you can get is €10,700 or 100% of the total costs of the work approved by your local authority (whichever is less). This grant can go towards the cost of the work including VAT.
Note: A grant is not available if the household income is more than €75,000 after the disregards and deductions are applied.
If the owner (and their spouse) of the home earn €75,0000 or less, after the disregards and deductions area applied the table below shows information on how much of a grant you can get.
| Housing Aid for Older People | ||
|---|---|---|
| Maximum yearly household income | % of costs | Maximum grant |
| Up to €37,500 | 100% | €20,000 |
| €37,501 - €43,750 | 85% | €17,000 |
| €43,751 - €50,000 | 75% | €15,000 |
| €50,001 - €62,500 | 50% | €10,000 |
| €62,501 - €75,000 | 30% | €6,000 |
| Over €75,000 | No grant | No grant |
