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Vacant Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 November 2024

Thursday, 7 November 2024

Questions (218)

Robert Troy

Question:

218. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if there is any means whereby a clearly vacant and derelict property can qualify for the croí cónaithe grant after a period of one year. [45606/24]

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The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant is a key support, introduced by this Government, to bringing vacant and derelict properties back into use as homes. 

A grant of up to €50,000 is available for the refurbishment of vacant properties for occupation as a principal private residence and for properties which will be made available for rent. A top-up grant of up to €20,000 is available where the property is derelict, bringing the total grant available for a derelict property up to €70,000.

The grant is available in respect of vacant and derelict properties built prior to 2008, in towns, villages, cities and rural areas.  The objective of the grant scheme is to support the refurbishment of vacant and derelict properties, bringing them back into use as homes.

To qualify for the grant, properties considered for inclusion must be built prior to 2008 and vacant for two years or more at the time of grant application. Proof of vacancy is required to support grant applications.

When the Croí Cónaithe Towns Fund was launched, a commitment was given that a review of the schemes under it, including the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, would be undertaken by mid 2024.  The review has now been completed which included an examination of the period of vacancy required for eligible properties and I am now considering its contents.

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