Arizona has 353 towns spread across counties as different as Maricopa, Coconino, Yuma and Apache. A stair lift that fits a two-story house in one place may not fit a split-level or a home with outdoor steps somewhere else, so the first question is always about the house itself.
This page covers the main types of stair lifts, what Arizona's population figures say about who is likely to need one, and the programs that can help pay for it. From here you can jump to your own county page for local details.
Arizona has a population of 6,789,708, and 18.4% of residents are 65 or older. That is a large group of people for whom a flight of stairs can turn from routine into a daily risk.
About 65.9% of Arizonans own their homes. Owners can usually approve a stair lift installation on their own, while renters will need the landlord's permission before any rail goes on the stairs.
A straight stair lift works on a single run of stairs with no turns or landings. It is the simplest install and the most common choice for a standard two-story home.
Stairs that turn, wrap around a landing or curve need a curved lift, which uses a rail built to the shape of your staircase. Steps leading up to a front door, porch or patio can take an outdoor model built to handle weather exposure.
If the person uses a wheelchair and cannot transfer to a seat, a platform lift is the better fit. During a home visit, an installer measures the stairs and checks the width, the turns and the power supply before recommending a type.
If someone in your family served, check VA benefits before paying out of pocket.
The VA splits the work in two. The stair lift itself can come through VA Prosthetics when it is medically prescribed, while the HISA grant covers ramps and structural changes rather than the lift.
Arizona residents have several routes to help with the cost. ALTCS, the state's Medicaid long-term care program, can cover a stair lift as a home modification under an approved plan.
For families who do not qualify for Medicaid, AzLAT offers low-interest loans of up to $20,000 for stair lifts and home modifications. The Senior Freeze does not pay for a lift, but property-tax relief can leave more money in the household budget for accessibility work.
Each program is summarized below with its phone number where one is available.
We have local pages for Apache County, Cochise County, Coconino County, Gila County, Graham County, Greenlee County, La Paz County, Maricopa County, Mohave County, Navajo County, Pima County, Pinal County, Santa Cruz County, Yavapai County and Yuma County.
Your county page is the best place to start when you are ready to talk about a specific home.
ALTCS is Arizona's Medicaid managed long-term care program, and it can cover a stair lift as a home modification with no fixed cap, based on the approved plan. Call (888) 621-6880 to ask about eligibility.
AzLAT offers low-interest loans of up to $20,000 that can be used for stair lifts and home modifications. Call (800) 477-9921 to learn how to apply.
VA Prosthetics (PSAS) can cover a medically prescribed stair lift with no set dollar cap, while the HISA grant covers ramps and structural changes up to $6,800 for service-connected or $2,000 for non-service-connected conditions. Call (877) 222-8387 for details.
The Senior Freeze is a property-tax valuation freeze that provides indirect help. It does not cover stair lifts, but the tax savings can free up cash for accessibility changes.
It can. ALTCS can cover a stair lift as a home modification, with no fixed cap, as part of an approved plan. Call (888) 621-6880 to start.
No. HISA covers ramps and structural modifications. The stair lift itself can be covered through VA Prosthetics (PSAS) when it is medically prescribed. Call (877) 222-8387.
AzLAT offers low-interest loans of up to $20,000 for stair lifts and home modifications. The number to call is (800) 477-9921.
Not directly. The Senior Freeze does not cover stair lifts, but property-tax relief can leave more room in the budget for accessibility work.
Stairs with a turn or landing usually need a curved lift with a custom rail. A straight lift only works on a single run with no turns.
We have county pages for all of the counties listed on this page, from Apache County to Yuma County. Open your county page for local details.
Tell us about the stairs in your home and we will explain which lift fits, what it costs and how installation works.
