Monaghan County Council have confirmed 158 grants have been approved for the Croí Cónaithe Vacant Homes Refurbishment housing initiative so far. They say that totals €9.6m and €1.45m has been paid out to date.
The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant is a payment you can get if you are turning a vacant house or building into your permanent home or a rental property.
A grant of up to €50,000 is available but, if the refurbishment costs exceed the standard grant of up to €50,000, a top-up grant amount of up to €20,000 is available.