Council Leads the Way with €17.4m in Donegal Vacant Property Grants
Donegal County Council continues to lead the way across Ireland in the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant scheme, with more than €17.4 million paid out to date.
This has resulted in 312 vacant and derelict homes being returned to active use. The council has received 1,337 applications and approved 1,011, making it the leading local authority in the country.
- 76 applications were received in the third quarter of this year
- 82 grants worth almost €4.8 million were issued during the same period
Nationally, the scheme has seen more than €200 million in refurbishment grants paid out, with 3,600 vacant and derelict homes brought back into use.
A selection of ‘before and after’ shots of Donegal homes restored under the scheme.
Author's summary: Donegal County Council leads Ireland with €17.4m in grants.