Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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542. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to clarify the position in regard to the vacant and derelict property grant (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37840/25]

James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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Pathway 4 of Housing for All sets out a blueprint to address vacancy and make efficient use of our existing housing stock.

The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant introduced in July 2022, provides a grant of up to €50,000 for the refurbishment of vacant properties for occupation as a principal private residence and for properties which will be made available for rent. A top-up grant of up to €20,000 is available where the property is confirmed to be derelict, bringing the total grant available for a derelict property up to a maximum of €70,000. In order to qualify for the grant, the property must be vacant for 2 years or more at the time of application.

A maximum of two grants are available to any applicant, of which one must be in respect of a home they intend to occupy as their principal private residence and the other may be in respect of a property which will be made available for rent. The grant is not available to registered companies, developers or undertakings and applications can only be made by named individuals.

A review of the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant was undertaken in 2024. That review has been completed and is under consideration.