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

Last updated: 1 May 2026 · For Limerick City and County Council

Limerick has a single local authority. Limerick 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 Limerick residents apply to Limerick City and County Council.

Limerick 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 — submit to your nearest LCCC office (Dooradoyle, Merchant's Quay, Newcastle West, Rathkeale or Kilmallock)
  • Processing time in Limerick: 6–10 weeks (HAG); 4–8 weeks (Mobility Aids)
  • OT waiting list: 6–10 weeks via HSE typically in Limerick; private OT (€150–€300, partly reimbursable) if urgent
  • Eircodes: V-codes (Limerick), some E-codes near county border

How to apply in Limerick — step by step

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

Limerick council application details

Limerick City and County Council

  • Merchant's Quay, Limerick
  • Phone: 061 556 000 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
  • Online: limerick.ie
  • Covers: All of Limerick — city and county. Merged into a single authority in 2014.

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

What's specific to applying in Limerick

  • Single unified council (since 2014) — simpler than counties with two authorities. Apply directly to Limerick City and County Council whether you live in the city or the country.
  • Limerick city centre has many Georgian terraces with tight stairs — slimline rails are common.
  • Rural West Limerick (Newcastle West, Abbeyfeale) has older farmhouse stock; curved stairlifts dominate.
  • Limerick OT waiting times are average for Munster — typically 6–10 weeks.

Limerick stairlift coverage by town

Our installer partners cover all of Limerick. Common service areas include: Limerick city, Newcastle West, Adare, Abbeyfeale, Kilmallock, Rathkeale, Castleconnell, Patrickswell, Murroe, Croom.

FAQs — Limerick specifically

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

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

How long does the Limerick stairlift grant take?

Limerick processing times typically run 6–10 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 Limerick?

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 Limerick?

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 Limerick

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