Home adaptations to stay independent (Homelink)

We have a statutory duty to administer Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs). These help fund the cost of adaptations to homes, such as:

• ramps
• stair lifts
• wet-floor showers
• ground floor facilities
• widening doorways

This grant is a means-tested scheme. It will take into account:

• the income and savings of you and your spouse or partner
• capital owned by you and your spouse or partner

Depending on the outcome of the test, you may have to contribute towards the cost of the works. A means test will not be conducted if you are applying on behalf of a child.

To qualify for the grant, we will organise an assessment conducted by an occupational therapist. They will recommend the type of adaptations which best meet your needs.

The maximum DFG available is £30,000. If the total cost of the works plus any fees or VAT exceeds this amount, you may be required to pay the outstanding costs. Alternatively, we may be able to help find additional funding.

Contact us to apply for the DFG or if you have any questions.

Telephone: 01483 743 668
Email: home.independence@woking.gov.uk 

Management fees

Organising and overseeing the grant process involves a considerable amount of work for us. The management fee covers this work.

Grant management fees are payable to ‘Homelink’ at the rate of 15% of the cost of the works, excluding VAT. If you are eligible for grant funding, the fees can be included in the grant awarded.

Additional fees may be payable where a private occupational therapist assessment and/or an asbestos survey are required.

Repayment of DFG local land charge

If you receive a DFG over £5,000 and you own your property, you will need to repay a proportion of the grant in some circumstances.

In these cases, we will register a local land charge against your property for the repayment.