What does it mean?
Housing adaptation means modifying your home to function better if you have a disability. The municipality can grant funding for adaptations such as threshold removal, ramps, grab bars, shower renovation, elevators, or automatic doors. The grant typically covers the full cost of necessary measures and you apply through the municipality where you live.
To receive the grant, you need a medical certificate or occupational therapist's certificate confirming the need. The municipality assesses whether the measure is necessary and reasonable. The landlord's approval is required for adaptations in rental apartments. Processing times vary but can take several months. Smaller adaptations like grab bars are often approved more quickly.
Key Points
- Municipal grant for adaptations related to disability
- Typically covers the full cost of necessary measures
- Requires a medical certificate or occupational therapist's certificate
- Landlord approval is needed for rental apartments
- Processing time can vary from weeks to months
Practical Tip
Contact the municipality's housing adaptation officer before applying — they can guide you through the process and explain which adaptations are typically approved. Have a medical certificate ready and talk to your landlord early.
Legal Basis: Housing Adaptation Grant Act (2018:222)