Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability) Bill 2018

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

A private member’s bill from Willie O’Dea, introduced in December 2018, aimed to make it easier for people with disabilities to get a housing adaptation grant. It would require local authorities to process grant applications within four weeks where practical and set out the documents needed, including a completed form, expert recommendation, occupational therapist report, and two cost estimates. It also allowed the Minister to make supporting regulations.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to make provision for ease of access to a housing adaptation grant for people with a disability for those applicants qualifying for same and to provide for related matters.

Last updated 13 February 2020