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Adaption and Housing Info

Adaptations:

Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) is a central government grant and is non-means-tested for children and young people under 18 years of age.  These type of adaptations include, level access showers, wheelchair access in/out of the property, ground floor bedroom and bathroom facilities, ceiling-track hoisting, and safety adaptations for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

The limit for the DFG is up to £30,000 (inclusive of fees).  This is the maximum available and the amount awarded is dependent on the outcome of the assessment from an Occupational Therapist (OT).

Owner occupiers (OO) and private landlord (PL) tenants are able to obtain full DFG funding.  If an extension is required at the property, both OO and PL’s have to agree not to sell their property within 10 years otherwise they have to pay a percentage of the DFG back.

If you live in a Registered Social Landlord (RSL) property (e.g. Liverpool Mutual Homes, Cobalt, Riverside, etc.), a letter is sent from the OT to the RSL with recommendations of adaptations. It is at the individual Landlord’s discretion whether they agree to provide the recommendations for the individual.  There is an expectation that RSL’s will contribute towards the DFG funding (sometimes up to 50% of the total cost of the works).  Some RSL’s advise families to re-house to more appropriate accommodation to maximise resources and to make best use of housing stock.

Housing

From 2024, Access Liverpool will cease operation and adapted properties will be advertised on Propertypool Plus.

If you have any questions, contact us at access.liverpool@liverpool.gov.uk or call 0151 233 2150.

Property Pool Plus (PPP) is for all housing stock across Liverpool and neighbouring boroughs (Wirral, Knowsley, Sefton, etc.).  This housing stock is for anyone wanting to re-house.  Anyone can apply to PPP. 

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