VRT & VAT Relief Scheme for Disabled Drivers

Overview

Motability Ireland is experienced in guiding you through the VRT7 scheme, which offers tax reliefs for the purchase and use of motor vehicles. Relief can be claimed for Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) and Value Added Tax (VAT) up to:

  • €10,000 for drivers with disabilities
  • €16,000 for passengers with disabilities
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Eligibility

To qualify, you must meet specific medical criteria and hold a Primary Medical Certificate. Applications can be made as a driver or passenger with a disability, or by a family member responsible for transporting a passenger with a disability.

Primary Medical Certificate

Apply through your local Health Service Office (HSE) for an assessment with a Senior Area Medical Officer.

Categories of Relief

  1. Specifically Adapted Vehicles: Up to €16,000 in VRT and VAT relief for vehicles held for at least 3 years.
  2. Extensively Adapted Vehicles: Up to €22,000 in relief if adaptation costs exceed the vehicle's market value. Vehicles must be held for at least 6 years.

Engine Size Limits

Vehicles must have an engine size of 6,000cc or less.

Purchasing a Vehicle

Vehicles can be bought from approved dealers or privately.

Additional Benefits

  • Fuel Grant: Available for tax-exempt vehicles under the scheme.
  • Motor Tax Relief: Exemption from annual motor tax.
  • Toll Road Exemption: Vehicles are exempt from tolls on designated roads.