What type of home is this grant for? 

A home that is privately owned where the older person: 

• owns the home
• has a right to live in the home (right of residence) where the work will be done

What can I use this grant for? 

You can use this grant to do essential repairs. This could be to:

• Help repair or replace the roof; 
• Upgrade the electrical wiring; 
• Repair or replace doors and windows; 
• Repair heating where it is broken or provide heating where there is no heating. Grants are not available to buy new fossil fuel boilers, for example oil or gas boilers.

Windows and Doors

In the case of Windows & Doors, the funding under the Housing Aid for Older People Scheme is primarily intended for single glazed windows & doors that are deemed to be end of life. Replacement of double-glazed windows will only be approved in exceptional cases. 

How to Apply

To apply for the Housing Adaptation Grant download and complete the application form below and return to:
Housing Grants Department
Meath County Council
Buvinda House, Dublin Road
Navan, County Meath
C15 Y291

Please note: No Grant will be awarded if works have commenced prior to an application being lodged and approved by Meath County Council.

Application Assistance

If you are 65 years of age and over and require support in making a Housing Adaptation Grant application, you can avail of the free services of our Healthy Age Friendly Homes Coordinator. The Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme aims to support older people to live in their own home with dignity and independence, for as long as possible. 

For more information on this service please contact Age Friendly Ireland | Meath County Council at the National Office: 046 924 8899  https://agefriendlyireland.ie/healthy-age-friendly-homes-programme/