Almost €5m paid by vacant property grant to Kildare applicants to date

Almost €5m has been paid by the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant to Kildare applicants to date, according to the the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne.

Overall, since the launch of the grant in July 2022, Kildare has seen 282 applications, 219 approvals and 91 grants issued up to 31 December 2024.

As the scheme continues, more and more completions are coming on stream.

Minister Browne today (February 26) published the latest figures relating to the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.

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The figures show that nationally, over €77 million has been paid out in relation to the refurbishment of 1,449 homes nationwide.

The figures outline applications, approvals and payments under the scheme up to the end of December 2024.

Under the vacant property refurbishment grant, applicants can receive a payment of up to €70,000 to turn a vacant or derelict house or building into your permanent home or a rental property.

The grants are paid upon the completion of the works and the submission of the required paperwork demonstrating the work approved has been delivered.

Speaking of the figures, the Minister said: “The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant is delivering real results, with over €77 million already paid out to bring nearly 1,500 homes back into use in towns and villages across the country.

“The rapid increase in grant payments, €4,953,274 in Kildare shows the scheme is growing momentum, helping to tackle vacancy and providing much-needed housing.

“With its ability to provide housing and revitalise communities, it is not surprising that the grant is so popular. Indeed, with over 11,000 applications received and hundreds of applications being received monthly, this initiative is making a real difference in communities across the country.”

Full details are available at: 2024 Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Statistics - October to December.