Allied health and therapy
NDIS Home Modification Assessment
An NDIS home modification assessment is the first step to changes like grab rails, ramps or an accessible bathroom. An occupational therapist works out what would make your home safer and easier to use. On Solotude, you can find independent OTs who do them.
Last updated October 2026
What the OT does
- Watches how you move around your home and use each room
- Works out where the risks and barriers are
- Recommends changes, from rails to bigger building work
- Measures up and provides specifications for builders
- Writes the report the NDIS needs as evidence
- Checks the finished work meets your needs, where needed
Small, medium and big changes
The NDIS treats home modifications differently depending on how big and complex they are.| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Minor | Grab rails, handheld showers, small ramps, lever taps |
| Complex | Bathroom renovations, widening doorways, structural changes, lifts |
Getting approval
The NDIS needs to approve home modifications before building work starts. The OT’s report is the key evidence. If you rent, you’ll need written permission from your landlord, and the NDIS may only fund changes that suit a rental, like removable rails.Who provides home modifications assessments?
Home modification assessments are done by occupational therapists. For complex modifications, look for an OT with specific experience in home modifications, as the NDIS has extra requirements for these.Occupational therapists
Assess your home, recommend modifications and write the report the NDIS needs. About NDIS occupational therapists · Occupational therapists in SydneyHow much does NDIS home modifications assessments cost?
Therapy is usually paid from your Capacity Building budget, under Improved Daily Living. The NDIS sets an hourly price limit for each type of therapy, and it applies to time spent on assessments, sessions and writing reports. Therapists can usually also claim some travel time to come to you. The assessment and report are paid from your therapy funding. The building work itself is funded separately from the Capital part of your plan, once approved. Every provider on Solotude shows their rate on their profile, so you know the cost before you message them. For current price limits, check the official NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.Finding home modifications assessments on Solotude
- Create a free account. It takes a couple of minutes and you don’t need your NDIS number. Create a free account
- Search for occupational therapists by your suburb, the days you need and the support you’re after.
- Read profiles and see exactly what Solotude has checked for each provider.
- Message providers directly. Your phone and email stay private until you choose to share them.
- Agree the support and the price in a service agreement between the two of you.
Frequently asked questions
Who can do an NDIS home modification assessment?
An occupational therapist. For complex modifications, the NDIS usually wants an OT with experience in home modifications.What’s the difference between minor and complex home modifications?
Minor modifications are smaller, non-structural changes, like grab rails or handheld showers. Complex modifications involve structural or major building work, like bathroom renovations, and need more evidence and approvals.Can I get home modifications if I rent?
Often, yes, with your landlord’s written permission. The NDIS may prefer changes that can be removed or that suit a rental property.Does the NDIS pay for the building work?
Yes, if it’s approved as reasonable and necessary. The building work is funded from the Capital part of your plan, separately from the OT’s assessment.What counts as a minor modification?
Things like grab rails, handheld showers, small ramps, lever taps and other non-structural changes. Your OT can tell you which category your changes fall into.Related services
