London Borough of Harrow

Disabled Facilities Grant

A grant of up to £30,000 to adapt the home of a disabled person in Harrow so they can live more safely and independently, for homeowners and private or housing association tenants. An occupational therapist assesses needs and recommends adaptations, and most applications are means tested, except for children and people on means-tested benefits. Council tenants use a separate Major Adaptations route.

Apply on the funder’s site

You could get: Up to £30,000; no fixed round
Deadline: Rolling; apply any time
Effort: Moderate; full application with documents

Who can apply

Harrow homeowners, and tenants of a private landlord or housing association (the property owner can also apply on the tenant's behalf), where you or someone in your household has a disability and you intend to live in the property as your main residence for at least five years
Most applications are means tested; grants for children and for people getting a means-tested benefit are not
Council tenants apply for Major Adaptations instead

What it funds

Improving access into and out of your home
Creating or improving access to your garden
Improving access to your main living area
Improving access to bedrooms
Improving access to bathrooms, toilets and wash areas

these are examples; a wide range of adaptations can be supported, as recommended by an occupational therapist

What it will not fund

Works by contractors other than the council's approved contractors

How to apply

Contact Adult Social Services (020 8901 2680 or ahadults@harrow.gov.uk) to find out if you are eligible and apply
An occupational therapist assesses your needs and recommends adaptations
A surveyor visits and explains the means test and any legal charge
Works are carried out by the council's approved contractors

if the grant increases the value of your property, a legal charge of up to 10 years may be placed on it

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