Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant (Croí Cónaithe Towns Fund)
Buy an old empty house anywhere in Ireland and get up to €70,000 toward bringing it back t…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
National Irish grant of up to €50,000 (VAT incl.) to refurbish a vacant home built before 2008, plus up to €20,000 more if derelict (€70,000 total); higher caps for converting commercial/public buildings into 2+ homes.
Dream spread
Buy an old empty house anywhere in Ireland and get up to €70,000 toward bringing it back to life.
Relocation reality check
Reimbursement of approved works, not cash upfront; property must be vacant 2+ years; you must live in it as your principal private residence (or rent it via RTB, no Airbnb) for 10 years or repay on a sliding scale.
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
The 0–100 move-match score, quality score, and would-stay breakdown — with confidence and full reasoning — unlock on Solo and Household.
See Solo & Household plansCheck: Buy or own a qualifying property
The incentive is tied to buying (or already owning) a qualifying home — budget for the purchase before any payout.
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 individuals (not companies) who own or are actively buying the property; tax clearance for applicant and contractors; applied for via the local authority.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Buy or own a qualifying property
BlockerThe incentive is tied to buying (or already owning) a qualifying home — budget for the purchase before any payout.
The long game
If Ireland becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
Ireland · residency → PR → citizenship
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Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- 50,000 EUR – 70,000 EURConditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Property purchase
- Required
- Tax
- Tax clearance and Local Property Tax compliance required.
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
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
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.
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
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“A grant of up to €50,000 is available ... bringing the total grant available for a derelict property up to €70,000.”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
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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