Housing adaptation grants in Leitrim: who to ask, and who does the work
No provider based in County Leitrim is listed yet. 16 nationwide firms cover Leitrim, mostly stairlift, lift and hoist specialists. If you're a Leitrim contractor, list free below.
16 listed for Co. Leitrim
Who runs it in Leitrim: Leitrim County Council.
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 Leitrim:
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Housing adaptation grants in Leitrim: FAQs
Who do I apply to for a housing adaptation grant in Leitrim?
Leitrim County Council. 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 Leitrim?
It varies and changes, so ring Leitrim County Council and ask. Ask too whether they accept a report from a private, CORU-registered occupational therapist. 1 private OT service listed here covers Leitrim.
Can I use any contractor in Leitrim?
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.