Waterford to benefit from over €3 million in housing adaptation funding

Waterford Fine Gael TD and Minister with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins today announced allocations to local authorities of over €117 million for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and Disabled People, a 26% increase nationally from 2024.

Waterford City and County Council has received a 36% increase in exchequer funding for 2025, rising from €1.9m in 2024 to €2.6m in 2025. When combined with the contribution from the local authority, Waterford City and County Council has a total budget of €3.13m for the grant.

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Commenting today Minister with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins said:

“The Housing Adaptation Grants are vital as they assist with the necessary adaptations, repairs or improvement works in order to make accommodation more suitable to the needs of older and disabled people, supporting them to continue to live in their homes and communities.

“I want to compliment local authorities for the key role they play in administering the grants, including assessing applications and arranging home inspections where adaptations are proposed.

“Through this work, local authorities are empowering older and disabled people in their daily routines enabling them to maintain their independence within their own homes.”

“Today’s announcement also sees significant improvements in the grant funding and will see changes to grant limits and income eligibility thresholds meaning more people can avail of this vital support.”