Accessible bathroom grants in Galway
Which grant pays for an accessible bathroom, how much, and the one rule that costs people the grant.
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- Up to €40,000Housing Adaptation Grant
- Up to €8,000Mobility Aids Grant
- €5.67mGalway City & County Council's grant money for 2026
- Beforeapproval comes before any work
Accessible bathroom grants in Galway: the short answer
Galway City & County Council pays the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability, up to €40,000, and the Mobility Aids Grant, up to €8,000, towards an accessible bathroom. The work must not start until the council approves it. Bathroom Renovations Galway is not a council and doesn't award grants.
Three grants, one application form
| Grant | Most it pays | Income | Bathroom work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability | €40,000 | Up to 100% under €37,500, tapering to 30% near €75,000; nothing over it | Accessible shower, downstairs toilet or shower room |
| Mobility Aids Grant | €8,000 | Up to €37,500 | Level-access shower, grab rails |
| Housing Aid for Older People | €10,700 | Up to €75,000, aged 66 or over | Essential repairs, not a bathroom upgrade |
One form covers all three. The council decides which one fits.
The one rule that costs people the grant
So get prices and pick a company, but agree no start date until the council has the application, and in practice until it approves the work.
What Galway has to spend in 2026
- €5,674,071for Galway City & County Council's housing adaptation grants in 2026
- €4,822,960of it from the Exchequer
- €851,111from the council itself
- 27,059people aged 65 or over in County Galway, Census 2022
The money is set each year. When it runs low, approvals slow down, so apply early.
Applying in Galway
- Fill in the housing adaptation grants form. One form covers all three grants.
- Send it to the Housing Grants Department, Galway City & County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Galway City, C15 Y291.
- If you're 65 or over, the council's Healthy Age Friendly Homes coordinator can help you with the form, free.
- Get written prices for the work, but start nothing until the council approves it.
The council's own page: Galway City & County Council, Housing Adaptation Grant.
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Questions people ask us
Is there a grant for a new bathroom in Galway?
Not for a standard renovation. The grants are for adapting a home for a disability or mobility, or for essential repairs for older people.
How much is the disabled bathroom grant?
Up to €40,000 under the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability, depending on household income.
What does the Mobility Aids Grant cover?
Up to €8,000 for work like a level-access shower and grab rails, for household incomes up to €37,500.
Can I start the work and claim after?
No. Approval comes first. Start before it and the work isn't covered.
Where do I send the form in Galway?
To the Housing Grants Department, Galway City & County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Galway City, C15 Y291.
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