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

Last updated: 1 May 2026 · For Leitrim County Council

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

Leitrim 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: Phone first — Leitrim County Council 071 962 0005 for current submission method
  • Processing time in Leitrim: 5–9 weeks (HAG); 4–8 weeks (Mobility Aids)
  • OT waiting list: 5–9 weeks via HSE typically in Leitrim; private OT (€150–€300, partly reimbursable) if urgent
  • Eircodes: N-codes

How to apply in Leitrim — step by step

  1. Identify your council: Leitrim County Council.
  2. Request an OT assessment — phone your local HSE Primary Care Centre. Leitrim OT waits typically run 5–9 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 Leitrim 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 Leitrim. Do not start works.
  7. Have works carried out after approval. Submit completion documents to receive payment.

Leitrim council application details

Leitrim County Council

  • Áras an Chontae, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
  • Phone: 071 962 0005 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
  • Online: leitrimcoco.ie
  • Covers: All of County Leitrim

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

What's specific to applying in Leitrim

  • Smallest population county in Ireland — small council, generally fast processing.
  • Carrick-on-Shannon straddles the Leitrim/Roscommon border — Eircode confirms council.
  • Predominantly rural with older traditional housing — curved stairlifts dominate.
  • Some lakeland properties (Lough Allen, Lough Gill area) — unique housing layouts may need bespoke installs.

Leitrim stairlift coverage by town

Our installer partners cover all of Leitrim. Common service areas include: Carrick-on-Shannon, Manorhamilton, Ballinamore, Dromahair, Drumshanbo, Mohill.

FAQs — Leitrim specifically

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

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

How long does the Leitrim stairlift grant take?

Leitrim 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 5–9 weeks.

What is the maximum grant in Leitrim?

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 Leitrim?

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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