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

Last updated: 1 May 2026 · For Roscommon County Council

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

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

How to apply in Roscommon — step by step

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

Roscommon council application details

Roscommon County Council

  • Áras an Chontae, Roscommon
  • Phone: 090 663 7100 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
  • Online: roscommoncoco.ie
  • Covers: All of County Roscommon

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

What's specific to applying in Roscommon

  • Predominantly rural with older housing — curved stairlifts common.
  • Athlone straddles the Roscommon/Westmeath border — Eircode confirms council.
  • Strokestown has heritage protection in places (Strokestown Park House and surrounds).
  • Smaller council — generally efficient with applications.

Roscommon stairlift coverage by town

Our installer partners cover all of Roscommon. Common service areas include: Roscommon town, Boyle, Castlerea, Strokestown, Elphin, Ballaghaderreen, Athleague, Frenchpark.

FAQs — Roscommon specifically

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

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

How long does the Roscommon stairlift grant take?

Roscommon 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 Roscommon?

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 Roscommon?

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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