Vacant Property Grant
Home Energy Retrofits offers extensive assistance for Grant Administration and Project Management under both the One Stop Shop and Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Schemes, addressing both vacant and derelict homes. Our team of experts ensures a seamless process, enabling you to manage both schemes simultaneously with ease.
The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant is a payment you can get if you are turning a vacant house or building into your permanent home or a rental property.
A grant of up to €50,000 is available. If the refurbishment costs exceed the standard grant of up to €50,000, a top-up grant amount of up to €20,000 is available. See below.
How to qualify
To qualify for the grant, you must:
- have proof of ownership or evidence of active negotiations to buy the property (that is, confirmation of engagement from the estate agent or owner of the property) where you are seeking approval in principle for a grant
- live in the property as your principal private residence or make it available for rent
- have proof that the property has been vacant for at least 2 years and that it was built up to and including 2007
Home Energy Retrofits does not administer the Vacant Property Refurbishment Scheme and you must apply separately for this scheme.
However, once approved the grants can be combined to reduce your overall out of pocket costs.