The Scheme of Housing Aid for Older People is available to assist people aged 66 years or older living in poor housing conditions to have necessary repairs or improvements carried out.
The types of works grant aided under the scheme include structural repairs or improvements, re-wiring, repairs to/replacement of windows and doors, the provision of heating, water and sanitary services.
Further details regarding the scheme are available from:
Carlow County Council
Housing Department
Tullow Civic Office,
Relief Road,
Tullow,
Co Carlow
Email: housinggrants@carlowcoco.ie
Advertisement for List of Contractors for Housing Grants
Carlow County Council hereby invites Expressions of Interest from Contractors who wish to be included on a contractors list for the following housing grants schemes:
- Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability
- Mobility Aids Grant
- Housing Aid for Older People
It is proposed that a list of Contractors will be made available to grant applicants as a reference to assist them in engaging suitably qualified professionals for their projects. Inclusion on this list does not constitute an endorsement or approval by Carlow County Council or a guarantee of engagement by an applicant. The list will be on a rolling basis, and contractors can be added at any time.
To be included on the list an Expression of Interest form must be completed and submitted to housinggrants@carlowcoco.ie.
Details on the housing grant schemes and the requirements for inclusion on the contractors list can be obtained by:
- E-mailing housinggrants@carlowcoco.ie
- Visiting Carlow County Council’s website www.carlow.ie
- Contacting the Housing Department on 059 9170358 or 059 9136245