Home Renovation Incentive
The Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) Scheme provides for tax relief for Homeowners and Landlords by way of an Income Tax credit at 13.5% of qualifying expenditure on repair, renovation or improvement works carried out on a main home or rental property by qualifying Contractors.
For more information check out this page on Revenue.ie.
There are also a number of grants, VAT refunds or tax credit schemes for people who are elderly, less-abled or hold a Medical Card or a Long Term Illness Card:
- Housing Aid for Older Persons Scheme for improving the condition of an older person’s home.
- Mobility Aids Grant Scheme for alterations, such as grab rails and level access showers. (Means-tested, provides a maximum grant of €6,000).
- If you have a Medical Card or a Long Term Illness Card, you may be entitled to get essential items of equipment free of charge. First, you must be assessed by an Occupational Therapist.
- VAT refund on equipment needed for someone with a disability.
Most of these require you to get advance approval before starting any works. For more information check out the Citizens Information website.