Property Grants in Wicklow 2026
Wicklow homeowners and buyers have access to the full range of national Irish property grants — with strong first-time buyer supports for the Garden County's thriving commuter market and generous energy grants for its older rural properties.
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Help to Buy
Up to €35,000 for first-time buyers of new builds. Wicklow is a major Dublin commuter county — active new-build developments in Bray, Greystones, Wicklow town, Arklow, and Newtownmountkennedy all qualify.
First Home Scheme
State equity of up to 30% for first-time buyers. Wicklow property prices are among the highest outside Dublin — the First Home Scheme helps close the gap for buyers in Bray, Greystones, and the north Wicklow commuter belt.
SEAI Better Energy Homes
Typically €20,000–€25,000+ in grants via the One Stop Shop. Wicklow's mix of older town houses, rural cottages, and upland properties provides a wide range of SEAI eligibility. Bray and Wicklow town have significant stocks of older semi-detached homes.
Croí Cónaithe
Available throughout Wicklow. Up to €70,000 for derelict properties. Wicklow's older market towns — Wicklow town, Arklow, Baltinglass, Tinahely — have qualifying vacant properties for this scheme.
Housing Adaptation Grants
Wicklow County Council administers Housing Adaptation, Mobility Aids, and Housing Aid for Older Persons grants across the county. Apply to the council's housing department in Wicklow town.
Vacant Above the Shop
Wicklow's town centres — Bray, Wicklow town, Arklow — have commercial properties with vacant upper floors. Grants are up to €95,000 for one home, €115,000 for two and €135,000 for three or more.
Wicklow-Specific Considerations
Wicklow County Council
Wicklow County Council, headquartered in Wicklow town, covers the entire county — from Bray and Greystones on the Dublin border to Arklow, Baltinglass, and the upland areas. Apply to this council for locally administered grants.
North Wicklow commuter belt
North Wicklow — Bray, Greystones, Delgany, Kilcoole, Newtownmountkennedy, and Kilpedder — is one of the most expensive property markets outside Dublin. New residential development in these areas qualifies for both Help to Buy (up to €35,000) and the First Home Scheme (up to 30% equity). The D/DART rail connection makes north Wicklow particularly attractive to Dublin workers.
SEAI energy retrofits in older Wicklow properties
Bray's stock of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, and Wicklow's rural bungalows, are strong candidates for SEAI energy grants. Many Wicklow properties are not connected to mains gas, making heat pump installation (grants of up to €14,500 through SEAI) particularly relevant. The One Stop Shop service coordinates full retrofits, typically €20,000–€25,000 or more in grants for a whole-home upgrade.
How to Apply in Wicklow
- 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 Wicklow County Council's housing department
- Housing Adaptation grants: Apply to Wicklow County Council's housing department
- Vacant Above the Shop: Contact Wicklow County Council's planning department
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