€534,438 in grants paid out to bring homes in Waterford back to use
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23 Vacant Property Refurbishment grant applications have been approved in Waterford, which has brought more homes back into residential use.
Fine Gael Minister John Cummins said this week that the grant is supporting people across Waterford to bring these vacant and derelict properties back into use as homes.
Minister Cummins stated: “The Vacant Property Refurbishment grant was introduced to help bring derelict properties back to life as affordable homes. So far in Waterford, €534,438 in grants have been drawn down.
“We can see the number of grants being paid out continuing to rise significantly each quarter as works on properties are completed. It’s fantastic to see so many people in Waterford availing of this grant.
“23 applications have been approved in Waterford and I hope to see a continued increase in approved applications throughout 2025."
Across the country, €112.5 million has been paid out since the grant was launched in July 2022.
Minister Cummins added: “The grant helps repurpose the buildings we already have, so we are boosting available accommodation whilst also rejuvenating our towns and urban centres."
