Ireland Our Living Islands Property Refurbishment Support
Restore a vacant or derelict home on an Irish offshore island with a larger grant than the…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
Island uplift (20%) on Ireland's Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant under the Our Living Islands policy: up to €60,000 for a vacant and up to €84,000 for a derelict property on a qualifying offshore island.
Dream spread
Restore a vacant or derelict home on an Irish offshore island with a larger grant than the mainland version.
Relocation reality check
Reimbursement for refurbishment works, not money to move: you must own (or be actively buying) a property vacant 2+ years and built before 2008, fund works upfront, and live in it as your principal residence (or rent it via RTB) for 10 years or face clawback.
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Your fit signals
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Full match score — Solo / Household
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Qualifying property required
Grant is tied to refurbishing a qualifying vacant or derelict island property built before 2008, via the…
Check: 10-year occupancy or rental commitment
The property must be your principal residence or rented out for 10 years; otherwise the grant is clawed back.
Check: Renovation
This program expects you to renovate a qualifying home.
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Named individual owners (not companies) of a qualifying vacant/derelict island property; apply through the local authority with tax clearance; no nationality test in the scheme, but immigration rights are separate.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Qualifying property required
BlockerGrant is tied to refurbishing a qualifying vacant or derelict island property built before 2008, via the local-authority process.
10-year occupancy or rental commitment
CautionThe property must be your principal residence or rented out for 10 years; otherwise the grant is clawed back.
The long game
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CuratedCosts & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- 60,000 EUR – 84,000 EURConditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Income requirement
- No income requirement on the grant itself; eligibility depends on property and local-authority criteria.
- Property purchase
- Required
- Tax
- Applicant and contractors (works over €650) need tax clearance; Local Property Tax must be in order.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
Reimbursement-only program — you fund costs before any grant payout.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Community & lifestyle
Lived experience signals — not a substitute for official rules.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇮🇪 Ireland. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
- r/MoveToIreland
Relocation-focused; read the wiki before posting.
- r/AskIreland
Red flags
- Requires qualifying property
- Renovation costs upfront
- Reimbursement not upfront cash
- Remote island logistics
- Does not provide immigration status
Source trail
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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