Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 October 2025
602. Deputy Keira Keogh asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if a person may combine the croí cónaithe (towns) scheme and the help-to-buy scheme to purchase a property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54853/25]
View answerThe 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 two years or more at the time of application.
The Help-to-Buy incentive is a scheme to assist First-time Buyers in meeting the deposit requirements for newly-built houses or apartments, as well as self-build homes. The scheme has restrictions on what can be considered as a qualifying property. The property must never have been used, or have been suitable for use, as a residential home. If the property was non-residential, but has been converted for residential use, it may qualify for Help to Buy.
The scheme comes within the remit of the Revenue Commissioners. More information on Help to Buy, including on restrictions and eligibility, is available at the following link: www.revenue.ie/en/property/help-to-buy-incentive/index.aspx.
