€3.4m housing adaptation grants for older people and disabled people in Mayo
THE Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Alan Dillon, has today announced the allocation of over €3.4 million in funding for Mayo for housing adaptation grants for older people and disabled people.
This represents a 6% increase when compared to last year’s funding for Mayo and is part of €93m. allocated nationally.
The grants assist people with necessary adaptations, repairs or improvement works in order to make accommodation more suitable to the needs of older and disabled people, supporting them to live in their homes. Some 80% (€2.79m.) of the grant comes from exchequer funding through the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The remaining 20% (698k) comes from Mayo County Council, who administer the scheme.
Said Minister Dillon: “I am delighted that we are able to allocate increased funding for Mayo in 2024 to ensure delivery of these much-needed grants which will allow Mayo County Council to continue to support older and disabled people to live independently and in their own homes.
“As I travel around the country I am regularly meeting and speaking with people who have received assistance through these grants and the difference they make in helping people to live independently for as long as possible is remarkable.
“These grants have such a positive impact on the home life of the many beneficiaries and play a vital role in helping disabled people and people who are reaching an age in life when they are less mobile, to continue to live independently in their own homes.
“As Minister of State with responsibility for housing for older people and disabled people, I am fully committed to supporting individuals to remain at home and within their own communities for as long as possible. The funding announced today will facilitate this goal for many.”
Grants of up to €30,000 are available to assist disabled people carry out necessary works to make a house more suitable for their needs. Additionally, grants of up to €8,000 are available to assist older people to have necessary repairs or improvements carried out on their homes, and grants of up to €6,000 are available for mobility aids.