Grants

The derelict property grant explained: what counts as derelict, how the €20,000 top up lifts the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant to €70,000, the surveyor's report, the Derelict Sites Register, the timeline from viewing to payment, and what Ivy Cottage looked like before the work began.

How the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant works in 2026: up to €50,000 for a vacant home or €70,000 for a derelict one, who qualifies, how to apply, the other grants you can add, and the free cost and timeline tracker Kieran built while bringing Ivy Cottage back to life.