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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, June 12, 2023

QUESTION NO.2

QUESTION: Councillor T. Costello

To ask the manager how long is it currently taking to process housing adaptation grants

REPLY: 

There are three categories of Housing Grants available for private households:

1. Housing Adaption Grants for persons with a disability
2. Housing Aid for older people grant
3. Mobility Aids grant

The current processing time from receipt of a fully completed Housing Grant Application to notification of decision is currently 10 weeks. The Council through our Housing Online Portal which shortly go live and accept digital applications accompanied by an explanatory infographic and video. The online process will reduce administration and improve processing times for grant applications.