Overview

• Disabled Facilities Grants provide financial support for essential home adaptations, with caps set at £30,000 in England, £36,000 in Wales, and £25,000 in Northern Ireland.
• Grants are means-tested based on income and savings, but parents applying on behalf of disabled children are exempt from financial assessments.
• Eligible recipients include individuals with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, mental illnesses, or those registered as disabled under specific legislation.
• The grants can be used to modify houses, houseboats, caravans, or other permanent residences, with tenants requiring landlord consent for adaptations.
• Applicants must wait for council approval before starting work, as premature commencement could lead to application denial.