The Scheme of Housing Aid for Older People is available to assist older people living in poor housing conditions to have necessary repairs or improvements carried out.

The types of works grant aided under the scheme include re-roofing, re-wiring, the provision of central heating, water and sanitary services, repairs to/replacement of windows and doors, dry-lining and any other repair or improvement works which in the opinion of the Council are considered reasonably necessary.

Purpose of grant

The Scheme of Housing Aid for Older People is available to assist older people living in poor housing conditions to have necessary repairs or improvements carried out.

Grants under the Housing Aid for Older People Scheme may be paid, where appropriate, in respect of works carried out to:

Owner occupied housing
Houses being purchased from a local authority under the tenant purchase scheme

Who can apply?

Applicant(s) should be 66 years of age (or over) or be residing with a spouse or with another person 66 years of age (or over).

read more below:

https://galway.ie/en/services/housing/grants/haop/#d.en.23669