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

Last updated: 1 May 2026 · For Kildare County Council

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

Kildare 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@kildarecoco.ie
  • Processing time in Kildare: 6–10 weeks (HAG); 5–9 weeks (Mobility Aids)
  • OT waiting list: 8–14 weeks via HSE typically in Kildare; private OT (€150–€300, partly reimbursable) if urgent
  • Eircodes: W-codes (most of Kildare), R-codes near east border, some D-codes near Dublin

How to apply in Kildare — step by step

  1. Identify your council: Kildare County Council.
  2. Request an OT assessment — phone your local HSE Primary Care Centre. Kildare OT waits typically run 8–14 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 Kildare 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 Kildare. Do not start works.
  7. Have works carried out after approval. Submit completion documents to receive payment.

Kildare council application details

Kildare County Council

  • Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare
  • Phone: 045 980 200 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
  • Online: kildarecoco.ie
  • Covers: All of County Kildare

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

What's specific to applying in Kildare

  • Kildare's east (Maynooth, Celbridge, Leixlip, Kilcock) commuter belt has newer housing — straight stairlifts often work.
  • South Kildare (Athy, Monasterevin) has older rural housing — more curved installs.
  • OT waiting times in Kildare run a bit longer because of high commuter-population demand.
  • Kildare County Council also handles applications for the Curragh — military housing has separate rules.

Kildare stairlift coverage by town

Our installer partners cover all of Kildare. Common service areas include: Naas, Newbridge, Maynooth, Celbridge, Leixlip, Kildare town, Athy, Monasterevin, Kilcock, Clane, Sallins, Kilcullen.

FAQs — Kildare specifically

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

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

How long does the Kildare stairlift grant take?

Kildare 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 8–14 weeks.

What is the maximum grant in Kildare?

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 Kildare?

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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