IWILL Scheme
How Does the Council Decide on Applications?
Clare County Council will take into account the urgency of your housing needs and the cost-effectiveness of the proposal when deciding whether to improve your house or your relative's house.
What Happens When I Qualify?
If you qualify for the scheme:
- The local authority will carry out works to get rid of defects in the home or to provide extra bedrooms
- The local authority will pay the full costs of the works carried out and you will then pay a charge to the local authority for a maximum of 15 years
- If during the 15 year period, you have paid an amount equal to the total cost of the works, the charge will stop
- The charge will be worked out in a similar way to the differential rent scheme
Can I Sell my House?
You can sell the house at any time. However, if you do so during the 15 year period of charges or before your total payments equal the cost of the works, you will have to make a repayment to the authority.