13/08/2009 -

Housing Adaptation Grants Schemes

Sligo County Council wishes to advise its customers that it will not accept applications for the following housing grants until further notice:

• Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability
• Housing Aid for Older People, and
• Mobility Aids Grants.

Due to the high volume of existing applications, the limited level of funding allocated to Sligo County Council for housing grants in 2009 is not sufficient to cover applications on hand.  This decision will be reviewed by the Council as soon as the financial position allows.

Sligo County Council acknowledges the concern that may be caused to customers by the suspension of the grants schemes, however, there is no alternative given the lack of financial resources available.