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Home Adaptation VAT

VAT is reduced from 20% to 0% on home adaptation products and services for disabled and chronically sick people.

VAT is reduced from 20% to 5% on specific home adaptation products and services for people over 60.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) Definitions

The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) determine VAT rates, and when they refer to the term ‘disabled’ they mean ‘chronically sick or disabled’. A person is considered ‘chronically sick or disabled’ if they live with a:

Where a parent, spouse or guardian acts on behalf of a ‘chronically sick or disabled person, the 0% VAT rate is still applied.

The 0% VAT rate does not apply to an older person who is not ‘disabled or chronically sick’, nor does it apply to any person who’s only temporarily disabled or incapacitated, for example with a broken leg.

Adaptmyhome are happy to discuss your circumstances to determine if you meet the conditions for reduced or zero rated VAT.

To satisfy the HMRC, we may ask you to complete and sign a HMRC VAT declaration form.

Home adaptations at the reduced 5% VAT rate

If you are 60 years of age, you are entitled to a reduced VAT rate of 5% on the items listed below.

Home adaptations at the zero 0% VAT rate

If you are disabled or chronically sick, you are entitled to a VAT rate of 0% on the items listed below.

It can feel complicated but don’t worry, we can help!

We are happy to meet with you to discuss your circumstances, we have lots of experience.

Just call us on: 029 20 611 277 or, click the link and fill out our contact form.

“Adaptmyhome are a pleasure to work with. Lee really cares about the work he does and that shines through in everything the company does.”

“Lee did a great job of installing my stairlift and efficiently overcame all the obstacles thrown at him. He even cleaned up after himself. I would not hesitate to recommend him.”

“My mother was really impressed with how spotless the work areas were left when Lee and Steve left each day – probably cleaner than when they arrived!”

“The work has been completed to the highest standard and we are over the moon with the results. We won’t hesitate to contact Adaptmyhome again for any future home improvement works we undertake.”