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

Last updated: 1 May 2026 · For Laois County Council

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

Laois 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 — Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, JFL Avenue, Portlaoise
  • Processing time in Laois: 5–9 weeks (HAG); 4–8 weeks (Mobility Aids)
  • OT waiting list: 6–10 weeks via HSE typically in Laois; private OT (€150–€300, partly reimbursable) if urgent
  • Eircodes: R-codes

How to apply in Laois — step by step

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

Laois council application details

Laois County Council

  • County Hall, James Fintan Lalor Avenue, Portlaoise
  • Phone: 057 866 4000 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
  • Online: laois.ie
  • Covers: All of County Laois

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

What's specific to applying in Laois

  • Mostly rural midland county with older housing — curved stairlifts common.
  • Portlaoise commuter belt to Dublin has newer housing pockets.
  • Generally efficient processing — Laois council is one of the more responsive in the midlands.

Laois stairlift coverage by town

Our installer partners cover all of Laois. Common service areas include: Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Mountrath, Portarlington, Abbeyleix, Stradbally, Rathdowney, Durrow.

FAQs — Laois specifically

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

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

How long does the Laois stairlift grant take?

Laois 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 Laois?

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 Laois?

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 Laois

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