Disabled facilities grant This may be available for improvements to enable the disabled person to live more independently. Providing a downstairs bathroom Improving or installing a central heating system. Grants are mandatory in certain circumstances for essential adaptations. There are also discretionary grants that may be available to improve the home. Has dangerous wiring Needs a more adequate heating system.
Grants are discretionary.
Applying for a local authority grant Whether or not you are eligible for a particular type of grant may depend among other things on whether you are an owner-occupier or rent your home from a council or housing association, or privately. If you rent your home you need to check who is responsible for any alterations or repairs and what grants you may be eligible for. Grants are generally intended to help those with a limited income so there is a means test for most grants. There will be certain conditions attached to most grants so make sure you consider these carefully before going ahead. Do not start work before you have the local authority's permission to do so.