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Disabled Facilities Grant for Home Adaptations
A Disabled Facilities Grant from your council helps pay for changes to your home if you are disabled, such as ramps, wider doors, a stairlift or a level-access shower. It is up to £30,000 in England, £36,000 in Wales and £25,000 in Northern Ireland. Adults are means tested; grants for disabled children are not based on the parents' income.
At a Glance
Your Rights
What the rules say, with a link to the official source for each.
Disabled Facilities Grants
GOV.UK
You could get a grant from your council if you are disabled and need to make changes to your home, for example to widen doors and install ramps or grab rails, improve access with a stairlift or level-access shower, or adapt heating or lighting controls. source
Amounts
Up to £30,000 in England, £36,000 in Wales and £25,000 in Northern Ireland; the grants are not available in Scotland. For adults, the amount depends on household income and savings over £6,000. A disabled child can get a grant without their parents' income being taken into account. Payment is in stages or after the work is finished. source
Time Limits to Know
Miss a deadline and you can lose a right. Check the dates on your own paperwork.
- Before work startsGet approvalDo not start work before the council agrees
Steps to Take
Step 1 of 5
Ask your council for an occupational therapist assessment.
Step 2 of 5
Apply for the grant through the council.
Step 3 of 5
Get quotes for the work if asked.
Step 4 of 5
Wait for approval before work starts.
Step 5 of 5
If delayed or refused, complain to the council.
(Tap the numbers to reveal steps)
Where to Go If It Is Not Put Right
Your options, in order, and when each one applies.
Your Council
Apply and complain here.
Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
Free, after the council's complaints process.
Good to Know
Small things that make your complaint stronger.
Scotland has different help through local councils.
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Sources and official links
- gov.uk/disabled-facilities-grants Checked 13 October 2026
- gov.uk/disabled-facilities-grants/what-youll-get Checked 13 October 2026
- lgo.org.uk Checked 8 October 2026