VAT Exemption on Stairlifts

If you're disabled or have a long-term illness, you don't have to pay VAT on a stairlift bought for your own home — a genuine saving of 20%. It's one of the simplest ways to reduce the cost.

Quick answer: Stairlifts for disabled people or those with a long-term illness are zero-rated for VAT, so eligible customers pay no VAT — a 20% saving on the stairlift and its installation. You just sign a short declaration; Acorn applies the relief for eligible customers.

What is VAT relief on stairlifts?

Stairlifts supplied for personal or domestic use by someone who is disabled or has a long-term (chronic) illness are "zero-rated" for VAT. In plain terms, eligible customers don't pay the 20% VAT.

Who qualifies?

You may qualify if you have a long-term illness or disability, or if you're buying on behalf of someone who does. You don't need to be registered disabled or receiving any particular benefit.

How do you claim it?

You simply complete a short eligibility declaration when you buy — the supplier then removes the VAT. There are no forms to send to HMRC yourself, and Acorn handles this for eligible customers automatically.

This relief can be combined with other help, such as the Disabled Facilities Grant. See our stairlift costs guide for how it fits into the overall price.

Please note: This is a general guide only. UK Mobility Stairlifts is not a grant provider or government body. VAT relief rules are set by HMRC and can change. Always check the latest details with the official source — such as GOV.UK — if you're unsure whether you qualify.

Fill in the form below and Acorn Stairlifts will provide a free, no-obligation quote — with VAT relief already applied if you're eligible.