Housing adaptation grants in Cork: who to ask, and who does the work
20 providers cover County Cork, including 6 based here (Cork OT Services, Ambicare Healthcare, Murty O'Sullivan Builders…). Local firms are shown first.
20 listed for Co. Cork
Who runs it in Cork: Cork City Council or Cork County Council (whichever covers your address).
Before you ring any contractor, ask the council how long the OT waiting list is, and whether you can use a private OT.
Details are taken from each business's own website and public council lists. HomeAdapt.ie is not a contractor or part of any council. Check credentials, insurance and tax clearance before hiring anyone.
The grants, in brief
- €40,000: Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability. level-access showers, downstairs toilets, widened doorways, ramps, through-floor lifts, extensions.
- €8,000: Mobility Aids Grant. grab rails, ramps, stairlifts, level-access showers.
- €10,700: Housing Aid for Older People. rewiring, heating, roofing, structural repair.
- Never start before written approval. Work done first isn't covered.
Figures as published on gov.ie, checked August 2026. Thresholds change and councils apply them differently, so always confirm with your local authority.
Neighbouring counties
Many stairlift firms and contractors travel. These counties border Cork:
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Housing adaptation grants in Cork: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a housing adaptation grant in Cork?
Cork City Council or Cork County Council (whichever covers your address). All three schemes (the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability, the Mobility Aids Grant and Housing Aid for Older People) are run by your local authority, not the HSE.
How long is the OT waiting list in Cork?
It varies and changes, so ring your Cork council and ask. Ask too whether they accept a report from a private, CORU-registered occupational therapist. 2 private OT services listed here cover Cork.
Can I use any contractor in Cork?
Usually you choose, but you'll need three itemised quotes and the contractor must have current tax clearance before the council will pay. Don't let anyone start before written approval.