Stairlift reliefs in Italy
In Italy, people with a disability recognised under Law 104 can buy a stairlift with 4% VAT and deduct 19% of the cost from their income tax, with the right medical documents.
Updated Oct 21, 2026
Tax reliefs
Tax relief
IVA al 4% e detrazione IRPEF del 19% per mezzi di sollevamento
4% VAT and 19% income-tax deduction for lifting aids
- Who can get it
- People with a disability recognised under Law 104/1992 (or a family member who has them as a dependant).
- What it covers
- Lifting aids such as stairlifts: 4% VAT with a prescription from an ASL specialist, and a 19% IRPEF deduction on the full cost with a doctor's certificate (TUIR art. 15, letter c). Rules as reported for ruling 422/2019; check the current Agenzia delle Entrate guide.
- Where to apply
- VAT: give the prescription to the supplier before the invoice. Deduction: in your tax return.
Sources: Informazione Fiscale (on Agenzia delle Entrate ruling 422/2019) (2019), checked Oct 21, 2026
In a condominium
Law 13/1989 sets the majority for installing a stairlift in a condominium and lets a person with a disability install one at their own cost if the assembly refuses. See stairlifts in a condominium.
Prices
Typical prices in United Kingdom
GBP
| What | Price range | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Straight stairlift | £2,000 – £5,000 Which? owner survey: from about £2,000; 86% paid £5,000 or less (average £3,501 in 2020, £3,867 in 2022). Stannah straight models from £3,585 with a two-year warranty. | Which? owner survey: from about £2,000; 86% paid £5,000 or less (average £3,501 in 2020, £3,867 in 2022). Stannah straight models from £3,585 with a two-year warranty. |
| Curved stairlift | from £7,000 Which?: curved or long staircases cost £7,000 or more. Stannah curved models from £7,134. | Which?: curved or long staircases cost £7,000 or more. Stannah curved models from £7,134. |
| Reconditioned straight stairlift | from £2,831 Reconditioned Stannah Siena for a straight stair, with installation, a one-year warranty and one service. | Reconditioned Stannah Siena for a straight stair, with installation, a one-year warranty and one service. |
Disabled people pay no VAT on a stairlift, its installation and repairs (GOV.UK).
Sources: Which? (2020-09), checked Oct 21, 2026 · Stannah (UK), checked Oct 21, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Which documents do I need for 4% VAT on a stairlift?
As reported for Agenzia delle Entrate ruling 422/2019: a prescription from an ASL specialist linking the disability to the aid; the 19% deduction needs a certificate from your doctor. Check the current guide.
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