Over €2 million paid out in Waterford to bring 50 homes back into use

Since the launch of the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant in July 2022, there have been 319 applications, 184 approvals and 50 grants issued in Waterford.

Welcoming the numbers of homes returned from vacancy, Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government & Planning at the Department of Housing, John Cummins, TD said: 

“The momentum of this grant continues to build, with another significant increase in grants being paid on completion of works as more vacant and derelict properties are brought back into use as homes for people across County Waterford.

“The grant is making a significant and important contribution to cities, towns, villages and rural areas, supporting people to bring these vacant and derelict properties back into use as homes and in tandem with that – helping to revitalise communities.” 

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The payment of grants is expected to continue at pace throughout the year as more refurbishment works reach completion.

More than 12,400 applications for the grant have been received across Ireland by the end of March this year.

A new interactive story map developed by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne's Department has also been launched with today’s statistics.

The map shows the far reaching impact of the grant scheme across the country since its launch. Information includes the number of grants issued per local authority since the scheme’s launch. ‘Before and after’ images of some of the refurbishment works already carried out by grant recipients under the scheme are available to view.

The new map is available at: Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant statistics

The number of grants being paid out continues to rise significantly each quarter, as works on properties are completed.

View the latest Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Q1 2025 statistics here.