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

Last updated: 1 May 2026 · For Donegal County Council

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

Donegal 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 or email — submit to your local council office (verify address on donegalcoco.ie)
  • Processing time in Donegal: 6–10 weeks (HAG); 5–9 weeks (Mobility Aids)
  • OT waiting list: 6–12 weeks via HSE typically in Donegal; private OT (€150–€300, partly reimbursable) if urgent
  • Eircodes: F-codes

How to apply in Donegal — step by step

  1. Identify your council: Donegal County Council.
  2. Request an OT assessment — phone your local HSE Primary Care Centre. Donegal OT waits typically run 6–12 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 Donegal 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. 6–10 weeks in Donegal. Do not start works.
  7. Have works carried out after approval. Submit completion documents to receive payment.

Donegal council application details

Donegal County Council

  • County House, The Diamond, Lifford, Co. Donegal
  • Phone: 074 915 3900 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
  • Online: donegalcoco.ie
  • Covers: All of County Donegal

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

What's specific to applying in Donegal

  • Largest county on the Wild Atlantic Way — extensive coastline means salt-air weatherproofing essential for outdoor stairlifts (Bundoran, Killybegs, Dungloe, Inishowen).
  • Donegal is geographically remote from much of the country — installer travel time can affect scheduling.
  • Strong Gaeltacht presence in the west and northwest — council documentation available in Irish on request.
  • Listed-structure rules in Donegal town and parts of Letterkenny.
  • Inishowen Peninsula has its own distinct geography — Buncrana and Carndonagh applications go to the same Donegal County Council.

Donegal stairlift coverage by town

Our installer partners cover all of Donegal. Common service areas include: Letterkenny, Donegal town, Buncrana, Bundoran, Ballybofey, Ballyshannon, Carndonagh, Killybegs, Glenties, Dungloe, Ardara.

FAQs — Donegal specifically

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

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

How long does the Donegal stairlift grant take?

Donegal processing times typically run 6–10 weeks for the Housing Adaptation Grant and 5–9 weeks for the Mobility Aids Grant. OT assessment via HSE Primary Care typically takes 6–12 weeks.

What is the maximum grant in Donegal?

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 Donegal?

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 Donegal

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