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title: "Government Doubles First-Home Grant for People with Disabilities"
date: 2026-08-21T23:01:56.194+00:00
updated: 2026-08-22T14:02:53.825+00:00
topics: ["Economy", "Planning", "National"]
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# Government Doubles First-Home Grant for People with Disabilities

## In brief

- The government has doubled the first-home grant for people with severe disabilities.
- The grant now stands at €20,000, an increase from the previous €10,000.
- This change is part of broader adjustments to the First-Time Buyers Scheme.

The Maltese government has announced a significant increase in the first-home grant available to individuals with severe disabilities. The grant has been doubled, now offering €20,000 to eligible applicants, up from the previous amount of €10,000.

This adjustment is one of three changes introduced to the First-Time Buyers Scheme, aimed at making homeownership more accessible for specific groups within the community.

The enhanced grant is expected to provide greater financial support, helping individuals with severe disabilities overcome some of the barriers to purchasing their first property.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** All outlets reported this development consistently without notable framing differences.

## Updates

- **2026-08-22:** Updated with reporting from The Malta Independent, confirming the three changes made to the scheme.

## Sources (3)

- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-08-21/local-news/Three-changes-to-First-Time-Buyers-Scheme-including-more-assistance-for-those-with-disabilities-6736292282)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/firsthome-grant-people-disabilities-doubles-20000.1133049)
- [MaltaToday](https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/143887/government_doubles_firsttime_buyers_grant_for_people_with_severe_disabilities)

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