Disabled Facilities Grants
If you have a disability, we may be able to help with alterations to make your home more suitable for you to live in.
Who can apply?
Anyone living in owner occupied or privately rented accommodation that needs alterations to meet the needs of their disability.
North East Derbyshire District Council tenants can apply for an Adaptation through Rykneld Homes.
How much help will I get?
The amount of grant you receive will be decided by a 'means test', this means that your income, savings and circumstances will be considered to work out how much money to give you. This is to make sure that people that are in the greatest need receive the most financial help. Depending on the outcome of the means test you may be asked to pay a contribution towards the cost of the work.
The grant may be reclaimed if the property changes hands but the amount to be repaid will be limited to amounts that exceed £5,000, and will not exceed a repayment of £10,000.
How do I apply?
The first step is to get in touch with the Occupational Therapists at Derbyshire County Council, you can contact them through Call Derbyshire. They will visit you to decide what extra help you need and arrange for their architects to draw up the plans. The Home Improvement Agency can help you with all the paperwork and may also be able to help you in other ways, for example claiming benefits or home improvement grants.
What happens next?
Derbyshire County Council will arrange for the work to be done, you don't need to arrange any tradesmen or pay any money unless you have been asked for a contribution on top of your grant.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about Disabled Facilities Grants please contact the North East Derbyshire Home Improvement Service (details below) or fill in our Online Form.
Full information on these grants is contained in our Private Sector Decent Homes Assistance Policy.
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