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

Last updated: 1 May 2026 · For Tipperary County Council

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

Tipperary 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: Phone first — Grants Team 0818 06 5000 (varies between Nenagh and Clonmel offices)
  • Processing time in Tipperary: 5–9 weeks (HAG); 4–8 weeks (Mobility Aids)
  • OT waiting list: 6–10 weeks via HSE typically in Tipperary; private OT (€150–€300, partly reimbursable) if urgent
  • Eircodes: E-codes

How to apply in Tipperary — step by step

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

Tipperary council application details

Tipperary County Council

  • Civic Offices, Limerick Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
  • Phone: 0818 06 5000 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
  • Online: tipperarycoco.ie
  • Covers: All of County Tipperary. North and South Tipperary councils merged into a single authority in 2014.

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

What's specific to applying in Tipperary

  • Single unified council since 2014 (was North and South Tipp). One application route for the whole county.
  • Largest inland county — long distances mean OT site visits sometimes scheduled in batches.
  • Cashel, Cahir, Fethard — heritage towns with many listed structures, Section 57 declarations may apply.
  • Rural Tipperary farmhouses are typically older — curved stairlifts dominate.

Tipperary stairlift coverage by town

Our installer partners cover all of Tipperary. Common service areas include: Clonmel, Thurles, Nenagh, Tipperary town, Cashel, Carrick-on-Suir, Roscrea, Cahir, Templemore, Fethard.

FAQs — Tipperary specifically

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

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

How long does the Tipperary stairlift grant take?

Tipperary 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 Tipperary?

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 Tipperary?

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 Tipperary

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