FOLLOWING the recent announcement by the Department of Housing of the expansion of the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, Kerry County Council will hold a series of information evenings for property owners across the county over the coming weeks.
The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant was introduced in 2022 with grant amounts of up to €50,000 for a vacant property and €70,000 for a derelict property.
The scheme has supported bringing vacant and derelict properties back into use and remains available for a single dwelling.
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The newly expanded scheme includes three additional elements:
• Vacant Above the Shop Grant – funding of up to €135,000 (contingent on the number of units) to bring above the shop vacant spaces into residential usage
• Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant – conversion of former commercial or public use buildings – funding of up to €110,000
• Expert Advice Grant – funding of up to €5,000 towards professional advice to convert above the shop/former commercial/public-use buildings to residential
The information sessions will take place in Tralee at the Tralee Bay Wetlands on Wednesday, May 20 from 3pm to 7pm. Sessions will also take place in Castleisland, Listowel, Cahersiveen and Killarney (see details below).
The Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael said the expanded scheme offered many opportunities for the owners of vacant properties and he urged members of the public to attend the forthcoming information evenings.
Members of staff from Kerry County Council’s Vacant Homes Office will be available to assist with queries from members of the public and to advise on the application process. More information is also available on www.kerrycoco.ie
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