Does the grant cover the VAT cost of the work?

The grant does not cover the VAT cost of the work, in the case of the Housing Adaptation Grant for Older People and Disabled People and the Mobility Aids Grant. VAT can be reclaimed from Revenue after the work has been paid for. We do not process VAT refunds as a Local Authority. This is done through Revenue. However, we will supply applicants with a VAT return form upon approval of their application.

Please see https://www.revenue.ie/en/vat/accounting-for-vat/how-to-account-for-value-added-tax/how-do-you-complete-a-vat3-return.aspx  or Citizens Information for more information.

However, the VAT cost of the work is covered under the Housing Aid for Older People Grant. Applicants availing of this grant scheme will not be issued a VAT return form.