Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996

24 Disabled facilities grants: approval of application. E+W

[F1 (1) The local housing authority shall approve an application for a grant for purposes within section 23(1), subject to the following provisions.]

(2) Where an authority entertain an owner’s application for a F2 . . . grant made by a person who proposes to acquire a qualifying owner’s interest, they shall not approve the application until they are satisfied that he has done so.

(3) A local housing authority shall not approve an application for a F3 . . . grant unless they are satisfied—

(a) that the relevant works are necessary and appropriate to meet the needs of the disabled occupant, and

(b) that it is reasonable and practicable to carry out the relevant works having regard to the age and condition of

[F4 (i) the dwelling, qualifying houseboat or [F5 caravan], or

(ii) the] building.

In considering the matters mentioned in paragraph (a) a local housing authority which is not itself a social services authority shall consult the social services authority.

F6 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(5) A local housing authority shall not approve a common parts application for a F7 . . . grant unless they are satisfied that the applicant has a power or is under a duty to carry out the relevant works.

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 24(1) substituted (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), Sch. 3 para. 8(a) (with art. 11(2))

F2 Words in s. 24 repealed (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), 15, Sch. 3 para. 8(c), Sch. 6 (with art. 11(2))

F3 Words in s. 24 repealed (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), 15, Sch. 3 para. 8(c), Sch. 6 (with art. 11(2))

F4 Words in s. 24(3)(b) substituted (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), Sch. 3 para. 8(b) (with art. 11(2))

F5 Word in s. 24(3)(b)(i) substituted (18.1.2005) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 224(5)(b), 270(3)(a) (with s. 224(9))

F6 S. 24(4) repealed (6.4.2006 for E., 16.6.2006 for W.) by Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), s. 270(4)(5)(f), Sch. 15 para. 44, Sch. 16; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(d)(e) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(b)(c) (with Sch.)

F7 Words in s. 24 repealed (19.7.2003) by The Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1860), arts. 1(3), 11(1), 15, Sch. 3 para. 8(c), Sch. 6 (with art. 11(2))