Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 April 2023
341. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the circular with details of the 1 May changes to the vacant property grant will issue to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19474/23]
View answer348. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the croí cónaithe refurbishment grant scheme will be extended to include properties for rent; and how landlords can apply for this. [19520/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 341 and 348 together.
The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant is being expanded from 1 May to build on the success of the scheme to date and further increase the number of vacant and derelict properties brought back into use. Details of the expansion are as follows:
i. The inclusion of one property which will be made available for rent, by the owner, in addition to one grant for a property which will be a principal private residence of the applicant i.e. a maximum of two applications for a grant will be available;
ii. Changing the eligibility date, which is currently 1993 for the build date, to include vacant and derelict properties built up to and including 2007; and
iii. Increase of the current maximum grant rates from €30,000 to €50,000 for vacant properties and from €50,000 to €70,000 for derelict properties
My Department is currently finalising the updated scheme documentation and revised guidance including a circular will be issued to local authorities shortly.
