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

Last updated: 1 May 2026 · For Galway City Council, Galway County Council

There are 2 Galway local authorities. Galway 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. Galway City Council or Galway County Council. Use the Eircode finder at finder.eircode.ie to confirm which covers your address.

Galway 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 — Housing Grants Office, Galway County Council, Áras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, Galway (or Galway City Council for city residents)
  • Processing time in Galway: 6–10 weeks (HAG); 4–8 weeks (Mobility Aids)
  • OT waiting list: 6–12 weeks via HSE typically in Galway; private OT (€150–€300, partly reimbursable) if urgent
  • Eircodes: H-codes for east and city, W-codes (Connemara and West Galway)

How to apply in Galway — step by step

  1. Identify your council using the Eircode lookup or contact details below.
  2. Request an OT assessment — phone your local HSE Primary Care Centre. Galway 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 Galway 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 Galway. Do not start works.
  7. Have works carried out after approval. Submit completion documents to receive payment.

Galway council application details

Galway City Council

  • City Hall, College Road, Galway
  • Phone: 091 536 400 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
  • Online: galwaycity.ie
  • Covers: Galway city, Salthill, Knocknacarra, Doughiska, Renmore, Mervue

Galway County Council

  • Áras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, Galway
  • Phone: 091 509 000 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
  • Online: galway.ie
  • Covers: Tuam, Loughrea, Ballinasloe, Athenry, Gort, Clifden, Oughterard, Headford, Portumna and the rest of County Galway including the Aran Islands

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

What's specific to applying in Galway

  • Two councils — Galway City and Galway County. Use Eircode lookup to confirm which covers your address.
  • Connemara has many older traditional homes (cottages, farmhouses) where curved stairlifts are common because of irregular tread depths.
  • Coastal areas (Salthill, Spiddal, Clifden, Roundstone, Carraroe) need weatherproof outdoor stairlifts because of salt air.
  • Aran Islands residents apply through Galway County Council; installation lead times are longer because of ferry logistics.

Galway stairlift coverage by town

Our installer partners cover all of Galway. Common service areas include: Galway city, Tuam, Loughrea, Ballinasloe, Athenry, Gort, Clifden, Oughterard, Headford, Portumna, Salthill, Spiddal, Roundstone.

FAQs — Galway specifically

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

There are 2 Galway local authorities: Galway City Council, Galway County Council. Use the Eircode lookup at finder.eircode.ie to confirm which covers your home address. Both run the same Mobility Aids Grant Scheme and Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability.

How long does the Galway stairlift grant take?

Galway processing times typically run 6–10 weeks for the Housing Adaptation Grant and 4–8 weeks for the Mobility Aids Grant. OT assessment via HSE Primary Care typically takes 6–12 weeks.

What is the maximum grant in Galway?

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 Galway?

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.

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