Under £6,000 DFGs
The council has removed the financial assessment for DFGs where the cost of the approved grant does not exceed £6,000.
Raising the threshold for financial assessment will reduce the amount of time taken to process low-level adaptations applications and support more vulnerable people in the community.
Eligible applicants
- Applicants who meet the criteria for mandatory DFG.
Qualifying criteria
- A financial assessment for grant aid is not undertaken where the total works completed are not expected to cost more than £6000.
Conditions
- To be used for low-level one-off adaptations such as a ramp or a shower adaptation. If work estimates suggest a cost higher than £6000, a financial assessment will be undertaken for the full award of the grant.
- Whilst the works are in progress and unforeseen costs are incurred which brings the total cost of the works over £6k, a financial assessment will be undertaken on the costs in excess of £6k only
- If there is a likelihood that additional costs will be required during the completion of works, these must be accounted for at the planning stage. If works are likely to exceed £6000 then a financial assessment on the full grant will be undertaken.
Level of maximum assistance
- £6,000 (before a DFG application must be made)
Discretionary grants are subject to available funding and management approval. There is no right of appeal to a decision about a discretionary grant.