Monaghan County Council is now inviting applications under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2027.
Overview
The BHIS programme provides support to assist with the repair and conservation of historic buildings and structures. In doing so it helps support the employment of conservation professionals and craftspeople in the repair of the historic built environment. The scheme is designed to assist the owners and/or occupiers of structures/properties that are protected under the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). It will be administered by Monaghan County Council’s Planning Section.
Eligibility
The categories of structures/properties eligible for funding under this scheme are:
- Protected Structures
- Proposed Protected Structures
- Structures/properties in Architectural Conservation Areas (ACA)
- Vernacular Structures – where a vernacular structure is also a Protected Structure or within an ACA it is eligible for grants of up to €50,000, otherwise the maximum allowable grant is €30,000 for a vernacular structure.
Funding available
The BHIS scheme will provide grants of between €2,500 and €50,000 for the conservation of historic structures.
How to apply
The Circular, guidance booklet and application form are provided below. Hard copies of the documentation are also available at the Planning Office Reception
- BHIS 2027 Circular
- BHIS 2027 Guidance Booklet for Applicants
- BHIS 2027 Appendix I – Application Form A
- BHIS Qualifying and Non Qualifying Works
The Irish language versions of the BHIS 2027 Documents are available on:
Completed applications using Form A and accompanied by a comprehensive method statement must be submitted to Fiona McEntee, Administrative Officer, Planning Section, No.1 Dublin Street, Monaghan Town, H18 X982 or emailed to builtheritage@monaghancoco.ie on or before the 30th October 2026.