Disabled facilities grant
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Who can apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant or DFG?
An applicant must either be the owner of the dwelling or be a tenant, and be able to provide the local authority with the necessary ‘owners or tenants certificate’. A landlord may apply on behalf of a disabled tenant.
However, tenants of council properties may have their adaptation needs met directly by their council without the need to apply for a DFG.
How will the grant be calculated?
All grant applications will be subject to a test of the resources of the disabled person and their spouse or partner, which assesses how much, if anything they must contribute to the cost of the works. The amount of grant is what is needed to meet the cost of the works over and above the applicants contribution.
What is the DFG available for?
Where people need adaptations so that they may gain better access to and move around their home freely or use the essential facilities within the home so that they can manage as independently as possible.
Mandatory and Discretionary DFG’s
The prominent purpose for which mandatory disabled facilities grant is given is that of access and provision: this includes access into and around the dwelling, to essential facilities and amenities within the dwelling and the provision of certain facilities within the dwelling, such as making the building safe, where this is the only or most suitable option.
The purposes for which discretionary disabled facilities grants are available are for works to make the dwelling suitable for the accommodation, welfare or employment of the disabled person.