- €50,001 €60,000 €9,000 No Over €60,000 payable The test also allows for the following deductions from gross income: Less for each 18 years or younger. €5,000 Less for each child aged between 18 to 23 years in full time education or on a FAS €5,000 apprenticeship. Less if you are for by a relative on a full-time basis. €5,000 Any payment of Domiciliary Care Allowance, Child Benefit, Carers Allowance/Benefit, Carer’s Support Grant and Family Income Supplement are not regarded as means. To get the grant you need to apply to your Local Authority Housing Department (county or city council). To apply you will need to complete an application form, including a GP medical report, information about your tax payments and provide evidence of household income. 6.2 Mobility Aids Grant This grant aims to fast track funding to cover minor works to address mobility problems. Eligibility for the grant is subject to a means test. Works such as level access showers, ramps, grab rails and stair lifts are covered. The grant is means tested. The maximum grant is €6,000. To apply you need to complete an application form. Application forms are available from your Local Authority Housing Department (county or city council). You will also be asked to include additional information such as: a GP medical report, evidence of household income and a quote detailing the cost of the proposed works.
€50,001 - €60,000 €9,000 Over €60,000 No payable The test also allows for the following deductions from gross income: Less €5,000 for each 18 years or younger. Less €5,000 for each child aged between 18 to 23 years in full time education or on a FAS apprenticeship. Less €5,000 if you are for by a relative on a full-time basis. Any payment of Domiciliary Care Allowance, Child Benefit, Carers Allowance/Benefit, Carer’s Support Grant and Family Income Supplement are not regarded as means. To get the grant you need to apply to your Local Authority Housing Department (county or city council). To apply you will need to complete an application form, including a GP medical report, information about your tax payments and provide evidence of household income. 6.2 Mobility Aids Grant This grant aims to fast track funding to cover minor works to address mobility problems. Eligibility for the grant is subject to a means test. Works such as level access showers, ramps, grab rails and stair lifts are covered. The grant is means tested. The maximum grant is €6,000. To apply you need to complete an application form. Application forms are available from your Local Authority Housing Department (county or city council). You will also be asked to include additional information such as: a GP medical report, evidence of household income and a quote detailing the cost of the proposed works.
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