Grants are available to homeowners who have lived their property for at least two years and who use the property as their main residence. Disabled homeowners are automatically entitled for help with certain improvement work provided that the Council is satisfied that the works are necessary.

Crofters are treated as homeowners and additional help may be available to them through the Crofter’s Commission Croft House Grant Scheme.

Landlords may get a grant if they let their property to people who are not members of their family.  If they let their property to disabled tenants, they are obliged to carry out certain work.

Tenants can apply to get a grant for any work that is their responsibility under their lease, but they will be required to seek the permission of their landlord.

All grants are awarded at the discretion of Highland Council but there are works that automatically qualify for grant such as installing a bath or shower, for the first time, specifically for the use of a disabled person. 

Works eligible for grant fall into the following categories:

• Repairs:  This includes re-roofing, re-roughcasting, structural repairs, replacement of lead pipes, replacement or repairs to defective windows & doors
• Improvements such as the provision of baths and showers and hot and cold water
• Adaptations to meet the needs of disabled occupiers

Anyone wishing to find out more should contact their grants officer on 01463 703946.

In addition, if any household has a member of the family over 60 years old or has someone living there who has a disability then they may be able to ask the local Care and Repair service to help.  This is a confidential service that provides free information and advice to homeowners and tenants.

Contact Cairn Housing Association - 01463 229151.

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