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

Last updated: 1 May 2026 · For Clare County Council

Clare has a single local authority. Clare 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 Clare residents apply to Clare County Council.

Clare 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: Email accepted — housinggrants@clarecoco.ie · 065 6846400
  • Processing time in Clare: 5–9 weeks (HAG); 4–8 weeks (Mobility Aids)
  • OT waiting list: 6–10 weeks via HSE typically in Clare; private OT (€150–€300, partly reimbursable) if urgent
  • Eircodes: V-codes

How to apply in Clare — step by step

  1. Identify your council: Clare County Council.
  2. Request an OT assessment — phone your local HSE Primary Care Centre. Clare 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 Clare 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 Clare. Do not start works.
  7. Have works carried out after approval. Submit completion documents to receive payment.

Clare council application details

Clare County Council

  • New Road, Ennis, Co. Clare
  • Phone: 065 682 1616 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
  • Online: clarecoco.ie
  • Covers: All of County Clare

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

What's specific to applying in Clare

  • Coastal West Clare (Lahinch, Kilkee, Doolin, Liscannor) — outdoor stairlifts need marine-grade weatherproofing.
  • Burren and rural West Clare have many traditional cottages — curved stairlifts usually required.
  • Shannon area has newer housing from the development of Shannon Free Zone — straight stairlifts often suitable.
  • Listed-structure protections common in heritage areas — check before any visible alterations.

Clare stairlift coverage by town

Our installer partners cover all of Clare. Common service areas include: Ennis, Shannon, Kilrush, Ennistymon, Lisdoonvarna, Kilkee, Lahinch, Tulla, Scariff, Newmarket-on-Fergus.

FAQs — Clare specifically

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

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

How long does the Clare stairlift grant take?

Clare 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 Clare?

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 Clare?

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 Clare

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