Stairlift funding in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, your municipality can provide or pay for a stairlift under the Wmo, or the Wlz for long-term care. An own contribution sometimes applies, and rules differ per municipality.
Updated Oct 21, 2026
Through the municipality
Provided by the council
Woningaanpassing via de Wmo of Wlz
Home adaptation through the Wmo or Wlz
- Who can get it
- People who need a stairlift to keep living at home; the municipality decides under the Wmo (or the Wlz for long-term care).
- What it covers
- A stairlift can be provided or paid for; an own contribution sometimes applies and the conditions differ per municipality.
- Where to apply
- The Wmo desk (Wmo-loket) or social team of your municipality.
Sources: Rijksoverheid, checked Oct 21, 2026
How it works
- Contact the Wmo desk (Wmo-loket) or social team of your municipality.
- The municipality assesses what you need; it may provide a stairlift itself.
- Ask about waiting times and the own contribution.
Many people also buy a stairlift privately, for example to avoid waiting.
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
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