Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2024
288. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the local authority home loan is going to be amended to include home renovations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20677/24]
View answerOn 14 November 2023, the Cabinet agreed a proposal to broaden the Local Authority Home Loan, to make finance available to purchase and/or renovate derelict or non-habitable properties.
A Working Group of key local authority stakeholders has been established and continues to meet to develop the supports and structures required to successfully implement the extension across the Sector.
The extension of the Local Authority Home Loan is expected to be implemented by end Q2 2024.
