Property Grants in Limerick 2026
Limerick homeowners and buyers have access to all major Irish property grants — with strong opportunities in the city's regeneration areas and across County Limerick's rural housing stock.
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SEAI Better Energy Homes
Up to €50,000 via One Stop Shop for insulation, heat pumps, and solar upgrades. Limerick has a large stock of older semi-detached and terraced housing ideal for retrofitting.
Croí Cónaithe
Available throughout Limerick city and county. Up to €70,000 for derelict properties. Limerick city has significant numbers of long-term vacant properties in older residential and mixed-use areas.
Help to Buy
Up to €30,000 for first-time buyers of new builds. Limerick city and county have active new residential development, particularly around the city's growth areas.
First Home Scheme
State equity of up to 30% for first-time buyers of new builds up to €500,000. Can be combined with Help to Buy for maximum first-time buyer support in Limerick.
Housing Adaptation Grants
Limerick City and County Council administers Housing Adaptation, Mobility Aids, and Housing Aid for Older Persons grants. Apply to the council's housing department.
Vacant Above the Shop
Limerick city centre and county town centres have commercial properties with vacant upper floors. Enhanced €95,000 rate applies in qualifying smaller Limerick towns.
Limerick-Specific Considerations
Limerick City and County Council
Since 2014, Limerick City and County were merged into a single Limerick City and County Council, covering both the city and all rural areas including Rathkeale, Kilmallock, Newcastle West, and Abbeyfeale. Apply to this council for all locally administered grants.
Limerick city regeneration areas
Limerick city has undergone significant regeneration over the past decade. Older residential areas in the city — many with pre-1970s housing stock at low BER ratings — are strong candidates for SEAI energy grants. The One Stop Shop service (up to €50,000) is particularly beneficial for the kind of deep retrofit needed in Limerick's older housing stock.
Vacant properties in Limerick
Limerick city has a meaningful number of long-term vacant residential properties in its older city areas. Limerick City and County Council has been active in promoting the Croí Cónaithe scheme. Smaller County Limerick towns — including Rathkeale, Kilmallock, and Hospital — have vacant town-centre properties that qualify for the Croí Cónaithe grant and the Vacant Above the Shop enhanced rate of up to €95,000 per unit.
Rural County Limerick
The rural parts of County Limerick include older farmhouses and country homes that are strong candidates for SEAI energy grants. Heat pump installation, external wall insulation, and attic insulation are the most commonly funded measures in rural Limerick properties.
How to Apply in Limerick
- SEAI grants: Apply online at seai.ie
- Help to Buy: Apply through Revenue myAccount
- First Home Scheme: Apply at firsthomescheme.ie
- Croí Cónaithe: Apply to Limerick City and County Council's housing department
- Housing Adaptation grants: Apply to Limerick City and County Council's housing department
- Vacant Above the Shop: Contact Limerick City and County Council
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