Applicants applying to carry out rewiring must submit with their application, written confirmation from a registered and tax compliant electrical contractor that the condition of the existing wiring in the home is unsafe and poses a health and safety risk to the occupants of the house. Applicants applying for replacement boilers must submit with their application, written confirmation from a registered and tax compliant contractor that the gas/oil boiler is broken beyond repair and cannot work again. 2. Level of Grant The level of grant aid available shall be determined on the basis of gross household income and the approved cost of the works as assessed by Dublin City Council. The table below sets out the level of grant available based on an assessment of household income. Gross maximum % of costs Maximum Grant household available available income p.a. Up to 95% €30,000 €8,000 - 85% €30,001 €35,000 €6,800 - 75% €35,001 €40,000 €6,000 - 50% €40,001 €50,000 €4,000 - 30% €50,001 €60,000 €2,400 In excess of No grant is payable No grant is payable €60,000 3. Household Income Household income is calculated as the annual gross income of all household members over 18 (or over 23 if in full time education) in the previous tax year. In determining gross household income local authorities shall apply the following disregards: for each member of the household aged up to age 18 years; €5,000 for each member of the household aged between 18 and 23 years and in full time €5,000 education or engaged in a FAS apprenticeship; the person with a disability for whom the application for grant aid is sought, is €5,000 where being cared for by a relative on a full-time basis; Child Benefit Early Childcare Supplement Family Income Supplement Domiciliary Care Allowance Respite Care Grant Foster Care Allowance Fuel Allowance Benefit / Allowance Carer’s
Applicants applying to carry out rewiring must submit with their application, written confirmation from a registered and tax compliant electrical contractor that the condition of the existing wiring in the home is unsafe and poses a health and safety risk to the occupants of the house. Applicants applying for replacement boilers must submit with their application, written confirmation from a registered and tax compliant contractor that the gas/oil boiler is broken beyond repair and cannot work again. 2. Level of Grant The level of grant aid available shall be determined on the basis of gross household income and the approved cost of the works as assessed by Dublin City Council. The table below sets out the level of grant available based on an assessment of household income. Gross maximum household income p.a. % of costs available Maximum Grant available Up to €30,000 95% €8,000 €30,001 - €35,000 85% €6,800 €35,001 - €40,000 75% €6,000 €40,001 - €50,000 50% €4,000 €50,001 - €60,000 30% €2,400 In excess of €60,000 No grant is payable No grant is payable 3. Household Income Household income is calculated as the annual gross income of all household members over 18 (or over 23 if in full time education) in the previous tax year. In determining gross household income local authorities shall apply the following disregards: €5,000 for each member of the household aged up to age 18 years; €5,000 for each member of the household aged between 18 and 23 years and in full time education or engaged in a FAS apprenticeship; €5,000 where the person with a disability for whom the application for grant aid is sought, is being cared for by a relative on a full-time basis; Child Benefit Early Childcare Supplement Family Income Supplement Domiciliary Care Allowance Respite Care Grant Foster Care Allowance Fuel Allowance Carer’s Benefit / Allowance
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