Deontais Tithíochta

The Housing Aid for Older People Grant is available to assist people, 66 years old or more, living in poor housing conditions to have repairs or improvements carried out so that they can continue to live in their own home.

The type of work grant aided under the scheme include:

• Help repair or replace the roof; (a letter from your insurance company stating that the repairs are not covered under your policy must be submitted with your application)
• Upgrade the electrical wiring; (a report from a registered Electrician describing the necessary repairs must be submitted with your application)
• Provide central heating, i.e. where there is no central heating or it is broken beyond economic repair; (a report from a heating contractor stating that the existing heating system is beyond economic repair will be required to be submitted with your application)
• Repair or replace doors and windows.

Further information is available on this grant by downloading the application form below.