€7 million paid out in Tipperary to bring 131 vacant homes back into use

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD has today published figures which show that over €112 million has been paid out to Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant applicants, bringing more than 2,000 homes back into residential use from vacancy nationwide.

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 Minister 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. Sixty-six grants were issued in Tipperary Q1 2025 on completion of works, according to the new figures.

Overall, since the launch of the grant in July 2022, in Tipperary there have been 588 applications, 449 approvals and 131 grants issued up to 31 March 2025.

Welcoming the numbers of homes returned from vacancy, Minister for Housing James Browne 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 Tipperary.

“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.”

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