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

Last updated: 1 May 2026 · For Offaly County Council

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

Offaly 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 — HousingAidGrants@offalycoco.ie
  • Processing time in Offaly: 5–9 weeks (HAG); 4–8 weeks (Mobility Aids)
  • OT waiting list: 6–10 weeks via HSE typically in Offaly; private OT (€150–€300, partly reimbursable) if urgent
  • Eircodes: R-codes

How to apply in Offaly — step by step

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

Offaly council application details

Offaly County Council

  • Áras an Chontae, Charleville Road, Tullamore
  • Phone: 057 934 6800 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
  • Online: offaly.ie
  • Covers: All of County Offaly

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

What's specific to applying in Offaly

  • Bord na Móna heritage and bog landscapes mean a lot of older worker housing — curved stairlifts often needed for irregular stairs.
  • Birr Castle and town — listed-building rules apply in the protected areas.
  • Generally fast processing for a midlands council.

Offaly stairlift coverage by town

Our installer partners cover all of Offaly. Common service areas include: Tullamore, Birr, Edenderry, Banagher, Clara, Ferbane, Kilcormac, Daingean.

FAQs — Offaly specifically

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

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

How long does the Offaly stairlift grant take?

Offaly 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 Offaly?

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 Offaly?

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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