Housing assistance is offered in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 with the underlying legislation governing the provision of mandatory Disabled Facilities Grants covered by the 1996 Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act and the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (with reference to minor adaptations). This enables the council to use its discretionary powers to make better use of its limited resources.
West Lindsey District Council has developed a Discretionary Housing Assistance Policy with colleagues throughout Lincolnshire. The policy has been approved and adopted, however due to budget constraints, and mandatory Disabled Facilities Grants fulfilling the allocated budget, we are unable to offer any discretionary financial assistance at this time.