Housing Grant for Older People

Housing Grant for Older People

This grant is for people 66 years old or more to do essential repairs, so that they can continue to live in their own home. Sometimes this grant can be paid to people under 66 years old, but only in cases of hardship. 

You can use this grant to do essential repairs. This could be to:

 

  • help repair or replace the roof;
  • upgrade the electrical wiring;
  • repair or replace doors and windows;
  • provide central heating (where there is no central heating or it is broken beyond economic repair).

How to Apply

To apply for the Housing Adaptation Grant download and complete the application form below and return to:
Housing Grants Department,
Meath County Council,
County Hall,
Navan,
Co. Meath

Please note: No Grant will be awarded if works have commenced prior to an application being lodged and approved by Meath County Council.

Who can apply

This grant is for people 66 years old or more to do essential repairs, so that they can continue to live in their own home. Sometimes this grant can be paid to people under 66 years old, but only in cases of hardship.