The disabled facilities grant (DFG) process

This is the process that your disabled facilities grant application will follow.

See a text version of this flow chart.

Disabled facilities grants flowchart


Referral made

  • a self-referral is made by contacting Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190

Referral received

  • referral received by Chesterfield Borough Council from Derbyshire County Council social care team
  • a provisional means test is carried out

Derbyshire County Council design team

  • obtain permissions
  • prepare drawings
  • obtain prices

Home visit from private sector housing officer

  • complete grant forms
  • provide proof of income
  • final financial means test

Grant approval document issued

the disability design team will order works and arrange a convenient date for the works to start


Work starts


Last updated on 29/05/2024