Modifications to your home
Information for Queensland public housing tenants.
Home modifications can help you live safely and independently within your home. If you have a long-term health condition, disability, or are experiencing difficulty due to ageing, we may be able to help you by modifying your home.
Examples of home modifications
- Modifications to the bathroom, toilet or kitchen
- Installing hand and grab rails
- Installing ramps
- Modifications to assist you to manage a mental health condition, developmental disability or sensory impairment
Applying for home modifications
If you need modifications to your home, speak with your nearest Housing Service Centre. They will arrange for an occupational therapist to assess your needs.
The occupational therapist will also talk to you about things you might need in the future and may recommend modifications to improve your:
- safety
- independence
- health
- living conditions.
When will the work start?
We will tell you which modifications have been approved and when we expect the work to start.
Sometimes modifications mean major work to your toilet, bathroom or kitchen. This can make these rooms unusable. If you can’t use these rooms, we may need to make alternative arrangements for you until the work is finished. We will talk to you about this before work on your home starts.
Will I have to pay for the modifications?
No. Approved modifications are paid for by the department.
What happens if I need additional modifications?
If your circumstances change and you need more modifications done to your home, contact your nearest Housing Service Centre.