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Accessible Homes Grant (Exeter)

Exeter City Council

Description

A discretionary top-up available from Exeter City Council for residents whose disabled facilities adaptation works cost more than the mandatory Disabled Facilities Grant cap of £30,000. Sits alongside the standard national Disabled Facilities Grant, covering the same range of adaptations (level-access showers, stairlifts, ramps, widened doorways, and similar), subject to available council funds.

Amount

Discretionary top-up above the £30,000 mandatory Disabled Facilities Grant cap; amount not fixed, subject to available council funds

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
  • Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses.
Notes
Council's own guidance gives limited detail on the exact top-up amount or process beyond confirming it is 'subject to available funds' — confirm current availability directly with Exeter City Council's Disabled Facilities Grants team before referring users.
Requirement
Exeter resident who qualifies for a mandatory Disabled Facilities Grant (permanent and substantial disability, means-tested for applicants aged 18+) whose eligible works cost more than the £30,000 mandatory cap.

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How to apply

Contact Exeter City Council's Disabled Facilities Grants team to discuss eligibility for the Accessible Homes Grant top-up alongside a mandatory Disabled Facilities Grant application.

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Last verified: 19 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.