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There are seven grants available to help you keep, repair or improve your home. Which grants are available depends on the type of work needed, your personal circumstances and the area you live in.

Due to a funding shortfall, the Housing Executive is currently prioritising grants awards. This means that some grants may be generally unavailable until further funds are secured. Find out more about 'prioritisation of grants'.

Housing Executive and housing association tenants can't apply for any grants.

Replacement grants

A replacement grant may be available if you are completely replacing your accommodation. You can get up to £31,500 from the Housing Executive. More arrow

Renovation grants

Renovation grants are available to bring unfit accommodation up to a satisfactory standard. You can get up to £25,000 but this can be reduced depending on your personal circumstances. More arrow

House in Multiple Occupation Grant

A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) grant aims to bring HMOs up to the HMO fitness standards. You can get up to £25,000 although this can be reduced. More arrow

Home repairs assistance grant

The Home Repairs Assistance Grant is aimed at helping owner occupiers and tenants carry out small scale work to their home. It is available for moderate repairs and improvements, basic security measures and adaptations. More arrow

Disabled Facilities Grant

A disabled facilities grant is aimed at making the home of a person with a disability more suitable. You can only get a disabled facilities grant if an Occupational Therapist recommends it. More arrow

Repairs grant

A repairs grant is available to help cover the cost of carrying out repairs required after you local council has issued a Certificate of Disrepair or a Public Health notice. More arrow

Common Parts Grant

This grant aims to improve the 'common parts' of a building containing one or more flats. This includes the hall, stairs and roof. The amount available depends on the type of work and your personal circumstances. More arrow

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Due to a funding shortfall, the Housing Executive is currently prioritising grants awards.

Find out  more about 'Prioritisation of grants'.

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