{"id":954,"date":"2026-04-07T12:19:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monaghan.ie\/town-regeneration\/?page_id=954"},"modified":"2026-04-08T17:04:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:04:59","slug":"conversion-of-former-commercial-public-use-building-grant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/monaghan.ie\/town-regeneration\/conversion-of-former-commercial-public-use-building-grant\/","title":{"rendered":"Conversion of former Commercial-Public Use Building Grant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant<\/strong>, funded through the <strong>Cro\u00ed C\u00f3naithe Towns Fund<\/strong>, supports people to bring vacant and derelict buildings back into use as high\u2011quality homes. From <strong>31 March 2026<\/strong>, the scheme is expanding significantly &#8211; unlocking even more potential in our towns, villages, cities, and rural communities.<\/p>\n<p>This enhanced scheme empowers homeowners, buyers, and community\u2011minded individuals to breathe new life into underused properties while helping to revitalise local areas and increase housing supply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s New from 31 March 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 2026 expansion introduces major improvements, particularly for those converting former commercial or public buildings:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Enhanced funding for multi\u2011unit conversions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Owners converting former commercial\/public buildings into <strong>two or more residential units<\/strong> can now access significantly increased grant supports, with total funding of up to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u20ac70,000<\/strong> for vacant buildings (two units)<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u20ac90,000<\/strong> for vacant buildings (three or more units)<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u20ac90,000<\/strong> for derelict buildings (two units)<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u20ac110,000<\/strong> for derelict buildings (three or more units)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Top\u2011up amounts vary depending on how many homes are being created\u2014making larger conversions more viable than ever before.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Multiple applications now allowed for multi\u2011unit conversions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Individuals may now apply for <strong>more than one grant<\/strong> where they are converting entire commercial or public buildings into multiple units (one grant per building).<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Expert Advice Grant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A new <strong>\u20ac5,000 Expert Advice Grant<\/strong> is available to help owners explore the feasibility, design requirements, and costs associated with converting larger buildings. It is advised to do this prior to making a full application for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant \u2013 Commercial\/Public Use Building. <a href=\"https:\/\/monaghan.ie\/town-regeneration\/expert-advice-grant\/\">https:\/\/monaghan.ie\/town-regeneration\/expert-advice-grant\/.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Properties must have been:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vacant for <strong>two years or more<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n<li>Built <strong>before 2008<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Available for homeowners or landlords<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The grant continues to support individuals who wish to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create their <strong>principal private residence<\/strong>, or<\/li>\n<li>Renovate a property to make it available for <strong>long\u2011term rental<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By making refurbishment more affordable and supporting conversions at every scale, the scheme ensures that previously unused buildings can once again become lived\u2011in, thriving homes.<\/p>\n<p>Full details\u2014including eligibility, conditions, and how to apply\u2014are available in the documents below. <strong>It is important to read these documents to get the full details of the scheme in terms of what is covered, eligibility and process.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/monaghan.ie\/town-regeneration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/04\/Final-scheme-outline-VPRG-incl-commercial.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme Outline<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/monaghan.ie\/town-regeneration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/04\/Vacant-Property-Refurbishment-Grant-Croi-Conaithe-Towns-Fund-FAQs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant: Cro\u00ed C\u00f3naithe FAQs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/monaghan.ie\/town-regeneration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/04\/Final-Vacant-Property-Refurbishement-Grant-Conversion-of-former-Commercial-Public-Use-Building-Grant-Applcation-form-31-3-26-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant \u2013 Conversion of Former Commercial\/Public Use Building Application Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/monaghan.ie\/town-regeneration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2024\/06\/Croi%CC%81-Co%CC%81naithe-Towns-Fund-Steps.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant &#8211; Cro\u00ed C\u00f3naithe Fund Steps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/monaghan.ie\/town-regeneration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/08\/TEMPLATE-APPEALS-FORM-VPRG-24.06.25.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Appeal Form Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant\u00a0(Word Doc)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Also, see \u00a0link to \u00a0the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage website for further information\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage\/services\/vacant-property-refurbishment-grant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.gov.ie\/en\/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage\/services\/vacant-property-refurbishment-grant\/.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Applications can be submitted to\u00a0\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:derelictsites@monaghancoco.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">derelictsites@monaghancoco.ie<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0or by post to<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Vacant Homes Officer, Town Regeneration Office, Monaghan County Council, Mtek 1 Building, Armagh Rd, Knockaconny, Monaghan, H18 HC96, 047 73779 \/ 047 61702<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For any enquiries you may have in relation to the scheme, please contact the Monaghan County Council Vacant Homes Office via email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:derelictsites@monaghancoco.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">derelictsites@monaghancoco.ie<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, funded through the Cro\u00ed C\u00f3naithe Towns Fund, supports people to bring vacant and derelict buildings back into use as high\u2011quality homes. 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