Relocation Grants
In certain circumstances it may not be possible to adapt an applicant’s current home to meet their needs; this includes situations where moving to a more suitable property would demonstrate savings to the wider public purse (for example more cost effective to adapt a different property) and has clear benefits to the applicant.
This is subject to senior management approval and is part of the discretionary criteria covered in the Housing Assistance Policy. Applications will be considered at the DFG approval panel.
Eligible applicants
- Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria for mandatory DFG
- Applicants where the assessed adaptations cannot be completed either property because it is not reasonable and practicable to do so or where the landlord refuses permission to adapt.
- Applicants who’s calculated contribution may be unaffordable and moving / buying is a better financial solution.
Qualifying criteria
- Legal and house move costs associated with moving home.
Conditions
- The OT will assess the new property and confirm the new property is suitable or could be made suitable with adaptations, to meet the needs of the disabled person.
- Funding will not be given towards the purchase price of an alternative property
Discretionary grants are subject to available funding and management approval. There is no right of appeal to a decision about a discretionary grant.
- Help to move is available to homeowners and tenants
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Coventry.
- Evidence of financial hardship to be provided (e.g., proof of inability to obtain funds from high street loan or proof of incomings / outgoings / lack of savings etc.)
- Mandatory DFG to a maximum of £30k is available for adaptations but only in the local area. If moving outside of the City applicants will need to consult with that authority.
- A maximum of one application will be considered in any 5-year period.
Level of Maximum Assistance
- £5,000
Discretionary grants are subject to available funding and management approval. There is no right of appeal to a decision about a discretionary grant.