The DFG is a mandatory grant to help with the cost of essential adaptations to give a disabled occupant better freedom of movement into and around their home and to access essential facilities within it. Mandatory means that the Council is required to fund this, for eligible applicants. In assessing applications, the Council has regard to the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and any other relevant legislation.
For minor works, Cumberland Council has an Easy-Access grant of up to £10,000 (see Easy-Access Discretionary Disabled Facilities Grants under £10,000).
Mandatory DFG grants can also be used to help with the costs of moving for tenants and homeowners, as well as with adaptations to the home you move to (see Cumberland's housing solution approach to home adaptation and repair).
For more advice on using a DFG to help you move to a more suitable home, contact us: a caseworker can support you, and we can help you to assess the suitability of a home.