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

Last updated: 1 May 2026 · For Wicklow County Council

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

Wicklow 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, Wicklow County Council, County Buildings, Wicklow Town
  • Processing time in Wicklow: 6–10 weeks (HAG); 5–9 weeks (Mobility Aids)
  • OT waiting list: 8–14 weeks via HSE typically in Wicklow; private OT (€150–€300, partly reimbursable) if urgent
  • Eircodes: A-codes (north Wicklow), Y-codes (south Wicklow)

How to apply in Wicklow — step by step

  1. Identify your council: Wicklow County Council.
  2. Request an OT assessment — phone your local HSE Primary Care Centre. Wicklow OT waits typically run 8–14 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 Wicklow 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. 6–10 weeks in Wicklow. Do not start works.
  7. Have works carried out after approval. Submit completion documents to receive payment.

Wicklow council application details

Wicklow County Council

  • County Buildings, Whitegates, Wicklow Town
  • Phone: 0404 20100 (main switchboard — ask for Housing Grants)
  • Online: wicklow.ie
  • Covers: All of County Wicklow

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

What's specific to applying in Wicklow

  • North Wicklow (Bray, Greystones) is heavy commuter belt — high demand pushes OT waiting lists up.
  • Wicklow Mountains rural housing (Glenmalure, Glendalough, Roundwood) is older traditional stock — curved stairlifts common.
  • Coastal apartments (Bray, Greystones, Wicklow town, Arklow) — confirm management company consent before any structural works.
  • Listed Georgian properties in Bray and Wicklow town — Section 57 declarations may apply.

Wicklow stairlift coverage by town

Our installer partners cover all of Wicklow. Common service areas include: Bray, Greystones, Wicklow town, Arklow, Blessington, Newtownmountkennedy, Rathdrum, Aughrim, Avoca, Tinahely.

FAQs — Wicklow specifically

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

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

How long does the Wicklow stairlift grant take?

Wicklow processing times typically run 6–10 weeks for the Housing Adaptation Grant and 5–9 weeks for the Mobility Aids Grant. OT assessment via HSE Primary Care typically takes 8–14 weeks.

What is the maximum grant in Wicklow?

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 Wicklow?

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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