Housing: Grants Schemes
Grant Schemes
From 1st November 2007 the Disabled Persons Grant and Essential Repair Grant have been replaced by the following 3 new grant schemes which are administered by Mayo County Council;-
The Mobility Aids Housing Grant is available to cover a basic suite of works to address mobility problems, primarily, but not exclusively, associated with ageing. The works grant aided under the scheme include:
- Grab-rails;
- Access ramps;
- Level access showers;
- Stair-lifts; and
- Other minor works deemed necessary to facilitate the mobility needs of a member of a household.
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.
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.
Application forms and details in relation to the above schemes are available to download on www.mayococo.ie and fully completed application forms should be submitted to the local Area Office of Mayo County Council at the following locations;
(096) 76100 |
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(094) 95 41111 |
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(097) 81004 |
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(094) 90 24444 |
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(094) 93 62954 |
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Station Road, Swinford |
(094) 92 51495 |
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(098) 50400 |
Housing Section
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Phone: 094 9024444 (Castlebar) or 098 50400 (Westport)
Email: housing@mayococo.ie
Opening Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.