Do I qualify for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant?

To qualify for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, you must meet the following criteria. 
• The property must have been vacant for 2 years or more prior to the date of application for the grant. The property will not qualify if it has been left unreasonably or purposely vacant so that you can get the grant.
• The property must have been built before 2008.
• You must own the property or be in the process of buying it.
• You must live in the property as your principal private residence when the work is completed or make it available for rent. If you are going to rent the property when the work is done, you must register the tenancy with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) Residential Tenancies Board
• You must have tax clearance from Revenue Commissioners and your tax affairs must be in order.
• You must have registered for and paid your Local Property Tax (LPT), if applicable.
• You must not be a registered company or developer. Only individuals can apply for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.

You can apply for the grant twice. You can apply for one grant to refurbish a home to live in, and another for a home you are going to rent out. The grant must be approved before any work begins. For full details on the grant, please see Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant