Carlow stairlift grant — up to €40,000 from your Carlow council

Last updated: 1 May 2026 · For Carlow County Council

Carlow has a single local authority. Carlow residents can claim up to €40,000 through the State's Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability, or up to €8,000 through the Mobility Aids Grant Scheme — same national rules, applied locally. All Carlow residents apply to Carlow County Council.

Carlow grant — quick facts

  • Maximum grant: €40,000 (Housing Adaptation) or €8,000 (Mobility Aids)
  • Income cap: €75,000 (HAG) / €30,000 (Mobility Aids)
  • Submission method: Post — Carlow County Council, Tullow Civic Office
  • Processing time in Carlow: 5–9 weeks (HAG); 4–8 weeks (Mobility Aids)
  • OT waiting list: 6–10 weeks via HSE typically in Carlow; private OT (€150–€300, partly reimbursable) if urgent
  • Eircodes: R-codes

How to apply in Carlow — step by step

  1. Identify your council: Carlow County Council.
  2. Request an OT assessment — phone your local HSE Primary Care Centre. Carlow OT waits typically run 6–10 weeks. If urgent, a private CORU-registered OT can produce a report in 1–2 weeks; claim up to €300 back through the grant.
  3. Get three written quotes from approved Carlow stairlift or platform lift installers.
  4. Download the application form from your council's website (links below).
  5. Submit: form, OT report, three quotes, P60/Form 11, proof of ownership, LPT receipt, tax clearance.
  6. Wait for written approval. 5–9 weeks in Carlow. Do not start works.
  7. Have works carried out after approval. Submit completion documents to receive payment.

Carlow council application details

Carlow County Council

  • County Offices, Athy Road, Carlow
  • Phone: 059 917 0300 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
  • Online: carlow.ie
  • Covers: All of County Carlow

Phone numbers and addresses verified May 2026. Confirm with the council website before posting documents.

What's specific to applying in Carlow

  • Smallest county by area in Leinster — small council, generally efficient with applications.
  • Mostly rural with older housing stock — curved stairlifts more common than straight.
  • Carlow town has some listed Georgian streets — check before any visible exterior works.

Carlow stairlift coverage by town

Our installer partners cover all of Carlow. Common service areas include: Carlow town, Tullow, Bagenalstown (Muine Bheag), Borris, Hacketstown, Leighlinbridge.

FAQs — Carlow specifically

Which Carlow council do I apply to for a stairlift grant?

All Carlow residents apply to Carlow County Council, which administers both the Mobility Aids Grant Scheme and the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability.

How long does the Carlow stairlift grant take?

Carlow processing times typically run 5–9 weeks for the Housing Adaptation Grant and 4–8 weeks for the Mobility Aids Grant. OT assessment via HSE Primary Care typically takes 6–10 weeks.

What is the maximum grant in Carlow?

Up to €40,000 through the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability and up to €8,000 through the Mobility Aids Grant Scheme. Both are means-tested on gross household income — the same national thresholds apply.

Can I apply if I rent in Carlow?

Yes — private tenants apply with the property owner's written consent. Local-authority tenants apply directly to the council under a separate housing scheme. Approved Housing Body tenants apply through the AHB.

What if my home is a listed or protected structure?

Internal works (a stairlift on existing stairs) generally don't need planning permission. For visible alterations or for through-floor lifts in protected structures, you may need a Section 57 declaration through the council's Conservation Officer.

Check what you qualify for in Carlow

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