Disabled Facilities Grant
You may be eligible for a grant if you need to make adaptations to your home to meet the needs of a disabled person.
A disabled facilities grant (DFG) can be used for people with disabilities who need to:
- adapt their home to continue living independently
- find more suitable accommodation if their current home cannot be adapted
Who can get a grant
To get a grant you must:
- be a homeowner or private tenant
- have an occupational therapy assessment that recommends an adaptation to your home
To find out if you are eligible you can read our guidance for making adaptations to your home
What you need to do
If you think you are eligible for a grant you can download and complete an enquiry form to ask for a test of financial resources. You should return the completed form by email to psechousing@southglos.gov.uk or you can visit us at a One Stop Shop.
The results of this enquiry will identify if you need to contribute to the cost of work to make home adaptations for an adult with disabilities.
If you an enquiring about an adaptation for a child these are not means tested and you do not need to complete an enquiry form For children’s enquiries contact our 0-18 team on 01454 866000 or email accessandresponse@southglos.gov.uk.
Contact us for an assessment
Contact us on 01454 868007 to request an assessment of your needs by an occupational therapist.
Home adaptations
You can find further information on adaptations to your home and the Celestine Centre, our fully adapted property in Yate.