Utah has 292 towns spread across counties as different as Salt Lake County, Daggett County, San Juan County and Rich County. A stair lift that suits a home in Weber County may need a different setup than one going into a house in Kane County, because every staircase gets measured on its own terms.
This page is the starting point for the whole state. It covers how to think about the type of lift your stairs need, which Utah and federal programs can help with the cost, and where to find the page for your county.
The first question is the shape of the stairs. A straight run from bottom to top usually takes a straight rail, which is the simplest install. Stairs with a landing, a turn or a curve need a curved rail built to fit that specific staircase.
Some homes have steps outside, at a porch or a side entry. Those call for an outdoor model made to handle weather. If the person uses a wheelchair and cannot transfer to a seat, a platform lift is the option to ask about instead of a chair-style lift.
We sort this out at the measuring visit. Bring up anything you have noticed, like a narrow stairway, a door at the top or a tight turn, so the quote reflects the real staircase.
Utah has a population of 3,196,562, and 11.4% of residents are 65 or older. That matters because one of the state programs below, the Utah Aging Waiver, is aimed at residents 65 and older.
And with 71.2% of residents owning their homes, many families can decide on a stair lift without needing a landlord's sign-off.
There are three main routes: Medicaid waiver programs, VA benefits for veterans and a low-interest loan. Each has its own rules, so call the number listed for the program that seems closest to your situation.
Medicaid waivers in Utah include the New Choices Waiver, which lists up to $2,000 per episode for home modifications, and the Utah Aging Waiver, which has no fixed cap and pays according to the approved plan. For veterans, the VA Prosthetics service can cover the stair lift itself when it is medically prescribed, while HISA grants cover ramps and structural changes rather than the lift.
If grants do not cover it, the Utah Assistive Technology Foundation (UATF) Loan offers low-interest financing from $1,000 to $50,000 for stair lifts and home modifications.
We have pages for Beaver, Box Elder, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Morgan, Piute, Rich, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, Wayne and Weber counties.
Each county page focuses on that area. Start there if you want details closer to home.
A Medicaid HCBS waiver benefit for Utah seniors and adults with disabilities that covers home modifications, up to $2,000 per episode. Call (800) 662-9651.
A Medicaid HCBS waiver benefit for Utah residents 65 and older that covers home modifications, with no fixed cap; the amount follows the approved plan. Call (801) 538-3910.
A low-interest loan with an interest subsidy, from $1,000 to $50,000, that can finance stair lifts and home modifications. Call (800) 524-5152.
VA Prosthetics (PSAS) can cover the stair lift itself when medically prescribed, with no set dollar cap, while HISA grants of $6,800 (service-connected) or $2,000 (non-service-connected) cover ramps and structural changes, not the lift. Call (877) 222-8387.
Two Medicaid HCBS waivers list home modification coverage: the New Choices Waiver, up to $2,000 per episode, at (800) 662-9651, and the Utah Aging Waiver, with no fixed cap, at (801) 538-3910.
The Utah Aging Waiver is for residents 65 and older, but the New Choices Waiver serves both seniors and adults with disabilities. Call (800) 662-9651 to ask about eligibility.
Both can be covered, through different benefits. VA Prosthetics (PSAS) can cover a medically prescribed stair lift, while HISA covers ramps and structural changes. Call (877) 222-8387.
Yes. The Utah Assistive Technology Foundation (UATF) Loan offers low-interest loans from $1,000 to $50,000 for stair lifts and home modifications. Call (800) 524-5152.
Usually, yes. Stairs with a landing or turn take a curved rail built for that staircase, which we measure on site before quoting.
We have pages for all of the counties listed above, from Beaver County to Weber County. Pick yours to see details for your area.
Tell us about the stairs in your home and we will explain which lift fits, what it costs and how installation works.
