Private Sector Housing
Grants for disabled adaptations
Discretionary grants are available for
disabled owner occupiers and private tenants.
Financial eligibility
· The amount
of grant available is dependent upon the income and savings of the
disabled person and his/her spouse. All grant applicants are
subject to a test of financial resources (means test)
· It may still
be worth applying for a grant even if you don't qualify initially.
Contributions towards one grant can be taken into account for
any subsequent applications and this may reduce your contribution
should a future application be necessary. You may also be
entitled to assistance from the KCC who have separate funding to
assist applicants.
Work eligibility
These grants are for works to a property to
enable disabled persons to manage independently in their own home.
Works might include:
· Improving
the access into and out of the home, or
· Making
access easier to the living room, bedroom or bathroom, or
· Providing
suitable bathroom and kitchen facilities.
The work must be considered "Reasonable and
Practicable" bearing in mind the layout and condition of the
property, and will be assessed by an officer of Maidstone Borough
Council.
Maidstone Borough Council must also be
satisfied that the works required are "Necessary and Appropriate"
to meet the needs of the Disabled Occupant and in doing so will
consult with the Social Services Department of The Kent County
Council through their Occupational Therapy Bureau.
Occupation eligibility
·
The disabled person must live in the property for a reasonable
period after the grant has been given.
Contact
You must first contact the Occupational
Therapy Bureau on 01622 691640, who will arrange
an assessment of your needs.
Contact us
Phone:01622 602237
Email:
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