Hart District Council

Disabled Facilities Grant

Hart District Council's means-tested grant of up to £30,000 for adaptations that help a disabled person live safely in their home. Owner-occupiers and tenants, including social housing tenants, can apply after a referral from a social services occupational therapist.

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

Who can apply

  • Owner-occupiers and tenants (including tenants of social landlords) in Hart district, for adaptations for a disabled person
  • The grant is means tested to work out any contribution you may have to pay
  • An occupational therapist from social services must provide a referral before an application can be processed
  • Some of the grant may have to be repaid if you move within five years of completion, the grant was over £5,000 and the work added value to the property

What it funds

Changes to a disabled person's home for safety, comfort and convenience, such as:

  • Level access showers
  • Hoists
  • Stairlifts
  • Kitchen adaptations
  • Ramping and access works

How to apply

  1. Ask for an occupational therapist assessment using Hampshire County Council's self-referral form
  2. The occupational therapist refers you to Hart District Council, which processes the grant application
  3. The grant is paid when the work is finished or in instalments as it progresses

you can estimate any contribution with the Foundations calculator

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