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

Last updated: 1 May 2026 · For Kerry County Council

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

Kerry 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 Department, Kerry County Council, Áras an Chontae, Tralee
  • Processing time in Kerry: 6–10 weeks (HAG); 5–9 weeks (Mobility Aids)
  • OT waiting list: 6–12 weeks via HSE typically in Kerry; private OT (€150–€300, partly reimbursable) if urgent
  • Eircodes: V-codes

How to apply in Kerry — step by step

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

Kerry council application details

Kerry County Council

  • County Buildings, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry
  • Phone: 066 718 3500 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
  • Online: kerrycoco.ie
  • Covers: All of County Kerry

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

What's specific to applying in Kerry

  • Coastal Kerry (Dingle Peninsula, Iveragh Peninsula, Kenmare, Sneem) — significant salt-air exposure means weatherproof outdoor stairlifts essential.
  • Many traditional Kerry cottages with low ceilings and steep stairs — site survey is critical for stairlift compatibility.
  • Kerry has long distances — OT site visits sometimes scheduled in batches by region.
  • Killarney's protected national park area has listed-structure rules in some districts.
  • Tourism-heavy housing (Killarney, Dingle) — verify ownership status before applying.

Kerry stairlift coverage by town

Our installer partners cover all of Kerry. Common service areas include: Tralee, Killarney, Listowel, Dingle, Cahersiveen, Kenmare, Castleisland, Killorglin, Sneem, Waterville.

FAQs — Kerry specifically

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

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

How long does the Kerry stairlift grant take?

Kerry 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 Kerry?

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 Kerry?

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 Kerry

Required for the grant. We arrange them. You pick the one you like.

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