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Bathroom grants in Dublin
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
- €35,983,648for the four Dublin councils' grants in 2026
- Beforeapproval comes before any work
The short answer
Bathroom grants in Dublin: the short answer
Dublin City Council or Fingal County Council or South Dublin County Council or Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown 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 Fitters Dublin is not a council and doesn't award grants.
The 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.
Your council
Which council you apply to
| Council | 2026 grant money | Areas on this site |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin City Council | €15,377,122 | Rathmines, Clontarf |
| Fingal County Council | €7,187,016 | Blanchardstown, Swords, Balbriggan, Castleknock, Malahide, Howth |
| South Dublin County Council | €7,597,223 | Tallaght, Lucan, Clondalkin, Rathfarnham |
| Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council | €5,822,287 | Dún Laoghaire, Blackrock, Dundrum, Stillorgan |
The rules are the same across the four councils. The money each one has decides how fast approvals come.
Income bands
How much of the cost it covers
- Gross household income under €37,500: up to 100% of the approved cost.
- From €62,501 the share tapers, down to 30%.
- Over €75,000: no Housing Adaptation Grant.
- A private occupational therapist's fee, up to €300, can come out of the grant.
- If the grant paid in a year is over €10,000, you need tax clearance.
South Dublin County Council sets the rules out clearly: South Dublin County Council, housing grants.
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Questions
Questions people ask us
Is there a grant for a new bathroom in Dublin?
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.
Which council do I apply to?
The council for the area your home is in: Dublin City, Fingal, South Dublin or Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.
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