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

Last updated: 1 May 2026 · For Kilkenny County Council

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

Kilkenny 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 or phone — privatehousinggrants@kilkennycoco.ie · 056 779 4930
  • Processing time in Kilkenny: 5–9 weeks (HAG); 4–8 weeks (Mobility Aids)
  • OT waiting list: 6–10 weeks via HSE typically in Kilkenny; private OT (€150–€300, partly reimbursable) if urgent
  • Eircodes: R-codes (most of Kilkenny), some E-codes north

How to apply in Kilkenny — step by step

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

Kilkenny council application details

Kilkenny County Council

  • County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny
  • Phone: 056 779 4000 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
  • Online: kilkennycoco.ie
  • Covers: All of County Kilkenny

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

What's specific to applying in Kilkenny

  • Kilkenny has a high concentration of medieval and Georgian listed structures, especially in the city centre — Section 57 declarations common for visible alterations.
  • Rural Kilkenny housing tends to be older — curved stairlifts dominate.
  • Generally efficient processing times — Kilkenny council is well-regarded for grant turnaround.
  • Ferrybank technically straddles the Kilkenny/Waterford border — Eircode confirms council.

Kilkenny stairlift coverage by town

Our installer partners cover all of Kilkenny. Common service areas include: Kilkenny city, Castlecomer, Thomastown, Callan, Ferrybank, Bennettsbridge, Graiguenamanagh, Mooncoin, Urlingford.

FAQs — Kilkenny specifically

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

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

How long does the Kilkenny stairlift grant take?

Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny?

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 Kilkenny?

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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