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

Last updated: 1 May 2026 · For Louth County Council

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

Louth 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@louthcoco.ie
  • Processing time in Louth: 6–10 weeks (HAG); 5–9 weeks (Mobility Aids)
  • OT waiting list: 6–10 weeks via HSE typically in Louth; private OT (€150–€300, partly reimbursable) if urgent
  • Eircodes: A-codes

How to apply in Louth — step by step

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

Louth council application details

Louth County Council

  • County Hall, Millennium Centre, Dundalk, Co. Louth
  • Phone: 1890 202 303 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
  • Online: louthcoco.ie
  • Covers: All of County Louth

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

What's specific to applying in Louth

  • Drogheda straddles the Louth/Meath border — Eircode confirms council.
  • Coastal Louth (Carlingford, Clogherhead, Annagassan) — outdoor stairlifts need weatherproofing.
  • Dundalk is close to the NI border but Louth uses Republic of Ireland grant rules; Northern Ireland's DFG scheme is separate.
  • Drogheda's medieval town centre has many listed structures — Section 57 declarations may apply.

Louth stairlift coverage by town

Our installer partners cover all of Louth. Common service areas include: Drogheda, Dundalk, Ardee, Carlingford, Greenore, Clogherhead, Annagassan, Termonfeckin.

FAQs — Louth specifically

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

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

How long does the Louth stairlift grant take?

Louth 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 6–10 weeks.

What is the maximum grant in Louth?

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 Louth?

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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