0.0 Derelict Site Registers — Public Home Page

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Useful Links and Grants Available

Quick start (most-used links)

• Bring a Vacant or Derelict Property Back into Use (gov.ie campaign hub): https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/campaigns/bring-a-vacant-or-derelict-property-back-into-use/
  • Overview page that links to the main vacancy/dereliction supports + the Vacant Homes Officer contact list/leaflet.
• Vacant Above the Shop Grant: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/services/vacant-above-the-shop-grant/
  • Targeted support to convert/refurbish vacant space above shops into homes (funding level depends on units created).
• Report a vacant/derelict property: https://vacanthomes.ie/
  • Public reporting portal used by local authorities to follow up on empty homes.
• Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant (VPRG): https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/services/vacant-property-refurbishment-grant/
  • Main grant for bringing a vacant/derelict home back into residential use (apply via your local authority).
• SEAI Home Energy Grants: https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants
  • Supports insulation/heating/renewables upgrades (avoid double-claiming with VPRG-funded works).
• Local Authority Home Loan: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/services/local-authority-home-loan-scheme/
  • Government-backed mortgage for eligible buyers; see also the Purchase & Renovation Loan for vacant/derelict.

🏚️ Vacancy and dereliction supports (housing)

• 🧰 Overview of supports (vacant and derelict): gov.ie — Refurbishing Vacant Property (All Supports)
• 🏗️ Planning permission exemptions (refurbishing vacant property): https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/publications/refurbishing-vacant-property-planning-permission-exemptions/
• 🏚️💶 Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant (VPRG): gov.ie — scheme page
  • What it is: payment if turning a vacant house/building into a permanent home or rental property; also supports conversion of entire former commercial/public-use buildings into residential units.
  • Qualifying (key points): proof of ownership (or active negotiations to buy); vacant 2+ years; built pre-2008; named owners only (no registered companies); applies nationwide.
  • Rates: up to €50,000 (incl. VAT); derelict top-up up to €20,000 (max €70,000). Commercial/public-use conversions can reach €95k/€135k depending on unit count + dereliction status.
  • Apply: via the local authority where the building is located (use correct form: single dwelling vs. conversion).
  • Documents (examples): proof of vacancy/ownership; quotation; and for derelict: independent report or confirmation on the Derelict Sites Register.
• 🧾 VPRG (plain-English guide): Citizens Information
  • Useful notes: tax clearance + LPT (if applicable); not left purposely vacant; max 2 grants total; 13 months to complete works after approval; repayment rules can apply within 10 years.
• 🎓 Expert Advice Grant (up to €5,000): gov.ie — Expert Advice Grant
  • What it’s for: helps fund an Expert Advice Report from an appropriately qualified professional (typically to support “above the shop” conversions / vacant commercial-to-residential conversions).
  • Funding rule: grant covers up to 67% of the overall cost (incl. VAT), capped at €5,000.
• 🏛️ Conservation Advice Grant Scheme for Traditional Houses (up to €5,000): https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/services/conservation-advice-grant-scheme-for-traditional-houses/
  • What it’s for: 67% of costs (max €5,000) for a conservation expert to visit, survey, and produce tailored conservation advice/report.
  • Notes: designed for people availing of (or considering) the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant; scope broadened in 2026 (incl. fire safety advice allowance for multi-occupancy units; vacancy requirement removed).
• 🛠️🏠 Repair and Leasing Scheme (RLS) (up to €80,000; lease 5–25 years): https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/publications/repair-and-leasing-scheme-rls/
• 🛒🏚️ Buy and Renew Scheme (BRS) (local authorities/AHBs purchase + refurbish for social housing): https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/services/vacant-homes-schemes/