EssentialRepairsGrantScheme2006.docVIP

PAGE  PAGE 9 Essential Repairs Grant Scheme 2006 The Essential Repairs Grant Scheme Housing Options explained The Essential Repairs Grant scheme enables people in accommodation which cannot be made fit in all respects at a reasonable cost to have basic repairs carried out to their houses so that they can continue to provide an acceptable standard of accommodation for the occupants. The scheme is primarily intended to secure essential repairs to dwellings occupied by elderly people. The purpose of the Grant is to prolong the life of an unfit house for the duration of the lifetime of its elderly occupants. Houses, which are in need of repair but are habitable, will not qualify for this Grant. This Grant is not suitable for a house occupied by a family. The following works will be considered under the Essential Repairs Grant Scheme: Repairs to roof, replacement will only be considered in exceptional circumstances where the Council is satisfied that repairs cannot be adequately carried out. Repair or provision of new windows. Repair or provision of external doors. Wall repairs, drylining or plastering in occupied rooms only. Floor repairs or replacement in occupied rooms only. Chimney repairs. Rewiring. Provision of mains powered Smoke Alarms. Provision of Insulation. Repairs to Ceilings. Provision of new septic tank/water supply where none previously existed. Such other works as the Council consider necessary to prolong the life of the house. Mayo County Council operates the Essential Repairs Grant scheme in conjunction with the Department of the Environment and Local Government. The Department of the Environment and Local Government provides financial assistance to the Council of 2/3 of the Grant assistance paid out. The remaining 1/3 is paid out of the Council’s own resources. No administration costs are chargeable against the Grant. Financial resources for the scheme are subject to a capital allocation from the Department of the Environment, Heritage