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

Last updated: 1 May 2026 · For Sligo County Council

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

Sligo 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 — phone 071 9111 111. Currently restricted — applications paused except Priority 1 cases. Verify before applying.
  • Processing time in Sligo: 5–9 weeks (HAG); 4–8 weeks (Mobility Aids)
  • OT waiting list: 6–10 weeks via HSE typically in Sligo; private OT (€150–€300, partly reimbursable) if urgent
  • Eircodes: F-codes

How to apply in Sligo — step by step

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

Sligo council application details

Sligo County Council

  • City Hall, Quay Street, Sligo
  • Phone: 071 911 1111 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
  • Online: sligococo.ie
  • Covers: All of County Sligo

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

What's specific to applying in Sligo

  • Coastal Sligo (Strandhill, Rosses Point, Enniscrone, Easkey) — weatherproof outdoor stairlifts essential.
  • Rural Sligo housing tends to be older — curved stairlifts common.
  • Sligo town has a small but protected medieval/Georgian core — heritage rules in places.
  • Generally efficient processing for a smaller council.

Sligo stairlift coverage by town

Our installer partners cover all of Sligo. Common service areas include: Sligo town, Tubbercurry, Ballymote, Strandhill, Rosses Point, Enniscrone, Grange, Easkey.

FAQs — Sligo specifically

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

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

How long does the Sligo stairlift grant take?

Sligo 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 Sligo?

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 Sligo?

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 Sligo

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

Request my Sligo quotes →