Conversion of Vacant Commercial / Public Use Buildings
Where an entire former commercial /public use building is being converted into two or more residential units an additional top-up on existing grant levels is being made available. Where two residential units are being created in the former commercial /public use building a top-up of up to €20,000 on existing grant levels of €50,000 and €70,000 will be available and where three or more units are created a top-up of up to €40,000 on existing grant levels is available.
The grant is subject to upper limits for the types of work specified on the application form having regard to a reasonable cost assessment by the local authority.
The grant is inclusive of the VAT cost of the works. The level of grant will be contingent on the works approved by the local authority and will be paid based on evidence such as appropriately detailed invoice(s) / receipts following a final inspection by the local authority.
In the case of conversion of entire former commercial / public use building into multiple residential units, the Building Control Regulations 1997 to 2024 require owners, builders, and registered construction professionals to demonstrate through the Statutory Register of Building Control Activity that the works or building concerned have been designed and constructed in compliance with Building Regulations. The responsibility for compliance with building control regulations lies with each owner, builder.
Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/publications/building-control
Where appropriate and prior to a grant payment issuing the local authority will seek evidence by way of a validated Certificate of Compliance on Completion for the works carried out.