14/05/2025
Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant
Carlow County Council invite applications for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. The Scheme provides people with a grant to support the refurbishment of vacant properties for occupation as a principal private residence, and for properties which will be made available for rent. A maximum grant of up to €50,000 is available for vacant properties and up to €70,000 for derelict and structurally unsound properties. Further information including the application form is available on www.carlow.ie Fully Completed Application forms can be returned by email to [email protected] or by post to; Vacant Homes Officer, Regeneration Section, Carlow County Council, County Buildings, Athy Road, Carlow, R93 E7R7.
Reporting a Vacant Property
If you are aware or suspect that a house is vacant, you can report this to your local authority through the VacantHomes.ie portal www.vacanthomes.ie The local authority will follow up to investigate if the property is vacant and to work with the owners to bring it back into use.
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