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

Last updated: 1 May 2026 · For Mayo County Council

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

Mayo 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 — Housing Department, Mayo County Council, Áras an Chontae, Castlebar
  • Processing time in Mayo: 6–10 weeks (HAG); 5–9 weeks (Mobility Aids)
  • OT waiting list: 6–10 weeks via HSE typically in Mayo; private OT (€150–€300, partly reimbursable) if urgent
  • Eircodes: F-codes

How to apply in Mayo — step by step

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

Mayo council application details

Mayo County Council

  • Áras an Chontae, The Mall, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
  • Phone: 094 902 4444 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
  • Online: mayo.ie
  • Covers: All of County Mayo

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

What's specific to applying in Mayo

  • Atlantic coast (Achill, Belmullet, Mulranny, Westport) — marine-grade weatherproofing essential for outdoor stairlifts.
  • Western Mayo (Erris, Achill) traditional housing — curved stairlifts common.
  • Long distances mean OT site visits sometimes scheduled in batches; rural travel time impacts installer scheduling.
  • Westport has many listed Georgian properties — Section 57 declarations may apply.

Mayo stairlift coverage by town

Our installer partners cover all of Mayo. Common service areas include: Castlebar, Ballina, Westport, Claremorris, Ballinrobe, Belmullet, Charlestown, Kiltimagh, Newport, Foxford.

FAQs — Mayo specifically

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

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

How long does the Mayo stairlift grant take?

Mayo 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 Mayo?

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 Mayo?

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 Mayo

Required for the grant. We arrange them. You pick the one you like.

Request my Mayo quotes →