Housing Grants

Background / Overview

Local Authorities have a duty to provide grants to enable disabled persons to have adaptations to their homes in respect of their disability. The eligible works are specified by the Housing Grants 1996 Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act.

Local authorities must carry out a test of resources in accordance with the Housing Renewal Grant regulations and are subject to audit in respect of the accuracy of their determination.

Home Improvement Agencies and Registered Social Landlords are often called upon to give advice about grants and often act on an agency basis for local authorities.