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Bathroom adaptation grants in Cork
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
- €16.0mfor the two Cork councils' grants in 2026
- Beforeapproval comes before any work
The short answer
Bathroom adaptation grants in Cork: the short answer
Cork City Council or Cork 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 Renovation Cork 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.
Income bands
How much of the cost it covers
- Gross household income under €37,500: up to 100% of the approved cost.
- From there the share tapers, down to 30% for €62,501 to €75,000.
- Over €75,000: no Housing Adaptation Grant.
- A house less than 12 months old: the most it pays is €20,000.
- The grant doesn't cover the VAT on the work.
Those are Cork County Council's bands. Check the current band with your council before you count on it.
The money
What Cork's councils have to spend in 2026
- €9,842,712for Cork County Council's housing adaptation grants in 2026
- €6,142,226for Cork City Council's
- 89,461people aged 65 or over in the two council areas, Census 2022, our sum
- 21%of people in the county council area have a disability, Census 2022
The money is set each year. When a council's allocation runs low, approvals slow down, so apply early.
How to apply
Applying, in order
- Get the form from your Citizens Information Centre, gov.ie or the council, with its checklist of documents.
- Your tax affairs and Local Property Tax must be in order.
- The council assesses the application and the work it covers.
- Get written prices from contractors for the approved work.
- Wait for approval. Work started before approval isn't grant-aided, and Cork County Council expects the work to start within six months of it.
The application form and the rules are on gov.ie: Mobility Aids Grant.
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Questions
Questions people ask us
Is there a grant for a new bathroom in Cork?
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?
Cork City Council if your home is in the city area, Cork County Council for the rest of the county.
Does the grant cover VAT?
No. The grant doesn't cover the VAT on the work, so ask for it shown separately on the price.
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