Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2023
351. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether there is support available for those who self-build but exceed the help-to-buy threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41508/23]
View answerUnder the Help-to-Buy Scheme, for self build properties, the approved valuation of the home must be €500,000 or less, which includes the cost of the site. This threshold is set by the Minister for Finance. Policy in relation to the Help to Buy Threshold is a matter for the Department of Finance.
The supports available through my Department are set out at www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/0d279-doors-open/. The thresholds for each scheme are set out in the scheme details.
In general, where a self-builds exceeds €500,000 in value there is no specific support available through my Department. However, earlier this year my Department introduced a temporary time limited waiver in respect of development levies, which will also assist those who self build. The Development Contribution Waiver Scheme removed the requirement to pay development levies where on-site work commenced on 25 April 2023 and not later than 24 April 2024 and the completion date must take place not later than 31 December 2025.
