Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant

The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant is a payment you can get if you are turning a vacant house into your permanent home, or renting it out.
You can get:
Up to €50,000 for refurbishment costs
An additional €20,000 if the property is derelict (structurally unsound and dangerous)
To qualify for the extra €20,000 :
You will need an independent structural report with photos from a qualified professional
Unless the property is already on the Derelict Sites Register— then no report is needed
How to Qualify? To qualify for the grant, you must:
Own the property or are in active negotiations to obtain ownership (You will need to provide evidence)
Plan to live in the property as your main home or rent it out once the refurbishment is complete
Provide proof the property has been vacant for 2+ years
Provide proof it was built in 2007 or earlier
Provide evidence of Local Property Tax payment on the property or that the property is exempt from Local Property Tax
Provide proof of ownership or proof of active negotiations to obtain ownership
Quotation(s) for works proposed
An independent structural report (if applying for the derelict top-up) or proof the property is on the Derelict Sites Register
Any additional documents your local authority requests
Our online application system is:
Secure – your data is safe
Flexible – start now, finish later
Trackable – see your application status anytime
Interactive – message our team directly and receive notifications as your application progresses
Our online application process is the quickest and most secure way to submit your application through our user-friendly portal.
How Long Will It Take? Cavan County Council continues to receive a high volume of applications for the Grant. The strong uptake of the scheme is welcome, and the team is working as quickly as possible to process applications.
Here is what to expect:
Stage : Application Validation - 7 weeks
Stage : First Inspection & Approval - 7 weeks
Stage : Final Inspection (after works complete) - 7 weeks
Applications are processed in the order they are received. Thank you for your patience.
Note: There is no current closing date right now.
The grant is part of the Government’s Housing for All plan to 2030.
From 1st December 2024 , the grant will not cover standalone fossil fuel boilers in line with EU regulations (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive – EU/2024/1275).

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