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

Last updated: 1 May 2026 · For Wexford County Council

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

Wexford 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 Grants, Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford
Processing time in Wexford: 5–9 weeks (HAG); 4–8 weeks (Mobility Aids)
OT waiting list: 6–10 weeks via HSE typically in Wexford; private OT (€150–€300, partly reimbursable) if urgent
Eircodes: Y-codes

How to apply in Wexford — step by step

Identify your council: Wexford County Council.
Request an OT assessment — phone your local HSE Primary Care Centre. Wexford 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.
Get three written quotes from approved Wexford stairlift or platform lift installers.
Download the application form from your council's website (links below).
Submit: form, OT report, three quotes, P60/Form 11, proof of ownership, LPT receipt, tax clearance.
Wait for written approval. 5–9 weeks in Wexford. Do not start works.
Have works carried out after approval. Submit completion documents to receive payment.

Wexford council application details

Wexford County Council

County Hall, Carricklawn, Wexford
Phone: 053 919 6000 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
Online: wexfordcoco.ie
Covers: All of County Wexford

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

What's specific to applying in Wexford

Single county council, generally faster processing than national average.
Coastal Wexford (Rosslare, Courtown, Kilmore Quay, Curracloe) — outdoor stairlifts need weatherproofing for salt air.
Heritage town centres (Wexford town, Enniscorthy, New Ross) have many older terraces with narrow stairs.
Gorey commuter belt has newer housing — straight stairlifts more common there than elsewhere in the county.

Wexford stairlift coverage by town

Our installer partners cover all of Wexford. Common service areas include: Wexford town, Enniscorthy, New Ross, Gorey, Bunclody, Rosslare, Courtown, Kilmore Quay, Ferns.

FAQs — Wexford specifically

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

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

How long does the Wexford stairlift grant take?

Wexford 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 Wexford?

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 Wexford?

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 Wexford

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