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;
• provide central heating (where there is no central heating or it is broken beyond economic repair).

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/

Who can apply

This grant is for people 66 years old or more to do essential repairs, so that they can continue to live in their own home. Sometimes this grant can be paid to people under 66 years old, but only in cases of hardship.