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Disabled Facilities Grant: What You Get and How
A Disabled Facilities Grant is a council grant that pays for home adaptations for a disabled person, such as ramps, stairlifts and level-access showers. The maximum is GBP 30,000 in England and GBP 36,000 in Wales. It is means-tested for adults but not for a disabled child, and it does not affect your benefits.
Disabled Facilities Grant at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| What it pays for | Home adaptations: ramps, grab rails, stairlifts, level-access showers, widened doors, better access to rooms |
| Maximum (England) | GBP 30,000 |
| Maximum (Wales) | GBP 36,000 |
| Northern Ireland | Up to GBP 35,000 (more in some cases), through the Housing Executive |
| Scotland | No Disabled Facilities Grant; adaptations are funded through your council Scheme of Assistance |
| Means test | Applies to adults (income and savings over GBP 6,000 are counted); not applied for a disabled child under 16 |
| Effect on benefits | None - the grant does not affect the benefits you get |
| How to apply | Through your local council, usually after an occupational therapist assessment |