Applications welcomed for Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund

The Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund is a national fund administered by  local authorities and is  among the suite of measures under the pathway to addressing vacancy and efficient use of existing stock in Housing for All.  The Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund will provide new choices for people to live in towns and villages in Ireland, initially through the provision of a grant to support the refurbishment of vacant properties.

A grant of up to a maximum of €30,000 will be available for the refurbishment of vacant properties for occupation as a principal private residence, including the conversion of a property which has not previously been used as residential.  This will be subject to upper limits for the types of work required, having regard to a reasonable cost assessment by the local authority. The grant is inclusive of VAT cost of the works.

Where the refurbishment costs are expected to exceed the standard grant of up to €30,000, a maximum top-up grant amount of up to €20,000 will be available where the property is confirmed by the applicant to be derelict (i.e. structurally unsound and dangerous) bringing the total grant available for a derelict property up to a maximum of €50,000.  For further  details on the scheme criteria, eligibility  and how to apply, please visit our website: Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund | Fingal County Council

For enquiries, please contact  the  Council’s Vacant Homes Office via e-mail at [email protected]  who look forward to engaging with you on the scheme.