If you have a disability and need help to live more independently, you may be eligible for a grant to adapt your home.
You may be eligible for a Disabled Facilities Grant, a discretionary grant, or both.
You can apply for a grant if you:
- own your own home
- are a housing association tenant
- rent privately
You can use a grant to fund adaptations to your home such as:
- ramps to entrance doors
- stair lifts
- level access showers
- automatic toilets
Disabled Facilities Grant
The maximum amount of grant that we will pay is £30,000 per application.
For more information about eligibility and what you could get, please read Disabled Facilities Grants (GOV.UK).
Financial assessment
The amount you can receive from a Disabled Facilities Grant or discretionary grant is usually based on a financial assessment. This is a 'means test' of your average weekly income
If you have a partner, your combined income will be assessed jointly.
Capital is included in the means test, including savings above a certain limit.
There is no means testing for families of disabled children under 19.
Discretionary grant
We may be able to offer you a discretionary grant of up to £15,000 in certain circumstances outside of the usual rules for disabled facilities grants.
For more information about eligibility and what you could get, please read our Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy (PDF). The section on discretionary grants begins on page 9.
How to apply
The application process is the same for Disabled Facilities Grants and discretionary grants.
After you apply for a grant, a qualified occupational therapist will carry out an assessment to decide what works are needed to meet your needs.
To request an assessment and start the grant application process:
Email ssotduty@merton.gov.uk
Telephone 020 8545 4477 or 020 8545 4428 (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm)