Vacant property refurbishment grant scheme
About the scheme
Homeowners who are eligible for support through the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme (Croi Conaithe Fund) may also be eligible for home energy upgrade grant supports through SEAI. However, please note that any home energy upgrade can only be funded by one of the schemes:
- If the energy works are funded through the Vacant Property Refurbishment grant then they are not eligible for support through SEAI home energy upgrade grant schemes
and similarly
- If the energy works are supported through SEAI grant schemes, then they are not eligible for support through the Vacant Property Refurbishment grant scheme.
(For example, if the supply and fit of external wall insulation and associated works are supported by an SEAI home energy grant, no part of this work is eligible for support under the Vacant Property Refurbishment grant scheme)
Applying to the grant scheme
If you are applying to the Vacant Property Refurbishment grant scheme and you also apply for a SEAI home energy upgrade grant, you must notify the local authority Grant Officer.
If applying to SEAI for support, homeowners can apply directly through our schemes:
The domestic technical standards and specifications associated with SEAI energy efficiency upgrades and grant payment are documented for our schemes: