Disabled Facilities Grant

The council wishes to assist owners, tenants and landlords with adaptations for disabled occupants to remain in their accommodation and have access to facilities necessary for independence, care delivery and safe occupation.

Mandatory Disabled facilities Grants awarded under the Housing Grants Construction & Regeneration Act 1996 may be available for works costing in excess of £1000. For these to be awarded the person requiring the adaptation, their spouse & dependant children are means tested in accordance with the Housing Renewal Grant Regulations 1996. This determines the amount to be contributed before grant becomes payable. Mandatory Grant aided adaptations for children are not subject to such a means test. The maximum amount of Mandatory Disabled Facilities Grant that can be awarded is £30000.