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Getting help with home improvement costs
If you are a homeowner or a private tenant, you may be able to claim help towards making repairs, improvements or adaptations to your home, and to help you keep your independence. Assistance is provided at the discretion of your local authority.
Disabled Facilities Grants
Disabled Facilities Grants could help pay for necessary changes to your home - such as stair lifts, so you can continue to live independently.
If you have a disability, you may be able to get a grant. Your council will base this on your circumstances.
Your income and savings will affect the level of grant you could get.
For more information on Disabled Facilities Grants and other help that your local authority may provide for repairs, improvements and adaptations, please visit our 'Disabled people section'.
Local authorities
Local authorities also have wide discretionary powers to provide help towards repairs, improvements and adaptations.
This assistance may take the form of a grant, loan or releasing some of the value of your home, or more practical help such as information and advice on repairs.
Home Improvement Agencies
If you are a homeowner or tenant of a private landlord, Home Improvement Agencies (sometimes known as 'Care and Repair' or 'Staying Put' agencies) will advise you on how to adapt, repair, improve and maintain your home.
This includes a review of the housing options open to you, including whether you are entitled to any help, welfare benefits, technical matters and other support services that you may need to help you stay in your own home.
For details of your local Home Improvement Agency, please call Foundations on 01457 891 909 for England or Care and Repair Cymru on 029 2057 6286 for Wales. The lines are open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Low-cost loans
For more information about low-cost loans for homeowners from the Home Improvement Trust, please visit their website, or call them on 0800 783 7569 for England and Wales. The line is open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
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