Housing Grants
Disabled Facilities Grants
The Council funds Disabled Facilities Grants for adaptations to
make homes accessible and safe for disabled residents. These
are based upon referrals from the Occupational Therapists who
assess individual need. Grants are processed through the
Care and Repair Worcestershire Agency who can be contacted for
more details on eligibility.
Home Improvement and Repairs
The Council channels some limited discretionary funds into minor
home improvement and repairs for owner-occupiers. These are
in the form of a loan against the property, recovered by the
Council when the property is sold in the future. There are
also a variety of loan schemes called Kickstart to help with works
required. For further information including eligibility
please contact the
Care and Repair Worcestershire Agency.
Care and Repair Worcestershire telephone 01562 733217
How do I apply?
In the first instance contact should be made with the North
Worcestershire Care and Repair Agency telephone 01562 733217
Read
the Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy 
(1040K)
Handyperson Service
A Worcestershire handyperson service has been introduced to help
with very minor repairs and maintenance issues. For further
details please contact Age
Concern who deliver the scheme telephone 01562 827788.
Please note this service is intended for those on low income,
eligibility is not age dependent.
Further Information
Where can I find out more about Housing
Grants?
For further information on Housing Grants please email our Customer Services
Team or call them on 01562 732928, or alternatively write to us
at:
Wyre Forest District Council
Planning and Regulatory Services Directorate
Private Sector Housing
Duke House
Clensmore Street
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 2JX
