Before you start your claim for Disabled Facilities Grant, make sure you have everything to hand. These are the main requirements and the step-by-step guide to claiming through the official channel.

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Council grantHome adaptationsMeans-tested for adults

📋 Requirements

  • Disability: You or someone living in the property must be disabled.
  • Occupancy: You must intend to live in the property for the grant period, usually 5 years.
  • Necessary work: The council must agree the work is necessary and appropriate.
  • Approval first: The council must approve your application before work starts.

🚀 How to claim, step by step

  1. Contact your local council's adaptations team
  2. Have an occupational therapist assess your needs
  3. Submit the grant application with quotes
  4. Wait for approval before work begins
Grant amounts and timescales depend on your council's assessment.

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