Accessible bathroom grants in Ireland
Which grant pays for an accessible bathroom, how much, and the one rule that costs people the grant.
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- Up to €40,000Housing Adaptation Grant
- Up to €8,000Mobility Aids Grant
- Up to €40,000Housing Adaptation Grant maximum across all 26 County Councils
- Beforeapproval comes before any work
Accessible bathroom grants in Ireland: the short answer
Your Local County Council pays the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability, up to €40,000, and the Mobility Aids Grant, up to €8,000, towards an accessible bathroom. The work must not start until the council approves it. Walk-In Showers is not a council and doesn't award grants.
Three grants, one application form
| Grant | Most it pays | Income | Bathroom work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability | €40,000 | Up to 100% under €37,500, tapering to 30% near €75,000; nothing over it | Accessible shower, downstairs toilet or shower room |
| Mobility Aids Grant | €8,000 | Up to €37,500 | Level-access shower, grab rails |
| Housing Aid for Older People | €10,700 | Up to €75,000, aged 66 or over | Essential repairs, not a bathroom upgrade |
One form covers all three. The council decides which one fits.
The one rule that costs people the grant
Get written quotes from your local fitter first, submit the application with the Occupational Therapist or doctor report, and wait for written approval before strip-out starts.
What councils pay for accessible bathrooms in 2026
- €40,000maximum Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability
- €8,000maximum Mobility Aids Housing Grant
- €37,500household income threshold for the maximum 100% grant rate
- €75,000upper assessed household income threshold
Every local authority administers the scheme for homes in its county.
Applying to your County Council
- Download the Housing Adaptation Grant form from your local County Council or City Council website.
- Have your GP or an Occupational Therapist complete the medical/mobility assessment section.
- Request a written itemised quotation from one local bathroom company covering your county.
- Submit the form and wait for written council approval before starting work.
Official national guidance: Gov.ie Housing Adaptation Grant.
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Questions people ask us
Is there a grant for a new bathroom in Ireland?
Not for a standard renovation. The grants are for adapting a home for a disability or mobility, or for essential repairs for older people.
How much is the disabled bathroom grant?
Up to €40,000 under the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability, depending on household income.
What does the Mobility Aids Grant cover?
Up to €8,000 for work like a level-access shower and grab rails, for household incomes up to €37,500.
Can I start the work and claim after?
No. Approval comes first. Start before it and the work isn't covered.
Where do I send the grant form?
To the Housing Grants section of your local County Council or City Council before any work starts.
More from the guide
- Accessible bathroomsLevel showers, grab rails and comfort-height suites.
- Walk-in showersThe bath out, a walk-in in: what changes and what it costs.
- Wet roomsWet rooms on timber and concrete floors.
- Walk-in showers costsEvery job priced across Ireland, line by line.
- All townsAll 26 counties of Ireland compared from Census 2022.
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