Refurbishment Grant bringing vacant properties back into use - Troy

Local Fianna Faíl Minister of State Robert Troy is urging anyone in possession of a vacant or derelict property to take a closer look at the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant and get their property back into use.

Last week, Government published figures which show that over €112 million has been paid out to Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant applicants, bringing more than 2,000 homes back into residential use from vacancy nationwide. More than 12,400 applications for the grant have been received across Ireland by the end of March this year.

“The figures announced last week are hugely encouraging for this scheme which has been a great success since its launch in 2022. More than 2,000 homes have been brought back to life and our now family homes, or rental properties earning a monthly income for their owner. This is a fantastic opportunity for owners of vacant dwellings and Government will continue to support this scheme during the lifetime of this Dáil”.

The number of grants being paid out continues to rise significantly each quarter, as works on properties are completed. More than 630 grants were issued in Q1 2025 on completion of works, according to the new figures. This represents a significant increase on the same period last year when 146 grants were paid out in Quarter 1 of 2024.

“The momentum of this grant continues to build, with another significant increase in grants being paid on completion of works as more vacant and derelict properties are brought back into use as homes for people across the country. The grant is making a significant and important contribution to cities, towns, villages and rural areas, supporting people to bring these vacant and derelict properties back into use as homes and in tandem with that – helping to revitalise communities.”

The payment of grants is expected to continue at pace throughout the year as more refurbishment works reach completion.