The Grant on the Purchase of Special Equipment will provide support and financial assistance to persons with disability in relation to the purchase of special equipment required to live an independent life. A definite list of eligible equipment is provided by the respective Government Notice.
A grant of not more than 4.5% of the purchase price of equipment listed in part one of Schedule A and not more than 17.5% of the purchase price of the equipment listed in part two of Schedule A is given subject to a maximum amount of €1000 for a period of 5 years from when the individual would have benefitted from the first grant.
Persons with a disability and in possession of a Special ID Card or any other person or entity applying in the name of a disabled person who is registered as disabled with the Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability.
Applications may be made via the electronic portal or by visiting a Servizz.gov hub in Malta or the Office of the Malta Tax and Customs Administration (Gozo Office) in Gozo.
Timeline
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