There is now a new grant for home adaptations that should make it easier for the elderly or disabled in France to remain in their own homes if they so wish, instead of perhaps having to seek new accommodation in a care home, sheltered housing or to move in with family members. It is open to people aged over 70, whatever their level of dependence, people aged 60-69 with loss of autonomy, and people with a level of disability equal to or greater than 50%, or who are eligible for the PCH disability benefit, regardless of age.
With a ceiling of €22,000 of expenses, people on very modest incomes can claim a grant of up to 70% of the cost and those on modest incomes can claim up to 50%.
It can include changes to the interior and/or exterior of your home, including:
- fitting a stairlift
- installing a walk-in shower and/or grab rails
- widening doors
- installing motion sensor lighting
- adding external access ramps
- creating a disabled or reduced mobility parking space (parking PMR)
Called ‘MaPrimeAdapt’, it replaces three existing forms of assistance.
Applications can be made at the ‘MaPrimeAdapt’ website but it is advisable to begin by obtaining advice from the FranceRénov’ network of advisers, available across the country which can be found on this website.
Full information and conditions can be seen on the MaPrimeAdapt page of the Service Public website.