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Housing Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022

Tuesday, 26 July 2022

Questions (616)

Cathal Crowe

Question:

616. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if retrospective financial supports are available for an individual (details supplied) in the process of building their home. [39702/22]

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Written answers

On the 14th July my Department launched the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund. The fund is initially focused on supporting refurbishment of vacant homes in regional towns and villages. The Fund is being delivered by local authorities, and will provide new choices for people to live in towns and villages in Ireland, initially through the provision of a grant to support the refurbishment of vacant properties, with priority given to areas where the level of vacancy or dereliction is high.

A grant of up to a maximum of €30,000 will be available for the refurbishment of vacant properties for occupation as a principal private residence, including the conversion of a property which has not been used as residential heretofore. Where the refurbishment costs are expected to exceed the standard grant of up to €30,000, a maximum top-up grant amount of up to €20,000 will be available where the property is confirmed derelict, bringing the total grant available for a derelict property up to a maximum of €50,000.

Applications are to be made to the relevant local authority prior to works commencing. They will arrange for suitable technical staff to visit the property to assess the projected costs of the work proposed. The grant will be paid based on vouched expenditure following a final inspection by the local authority.

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