Louth vacant property grant figures show that 189 previously vacant and derelict properties have now been brought back into residential use across the county.
New figures for the third quarter of 2026 show that 189 properties in Louth have now been restored under the scheme since it was launched in 2022.
More than €10.6 million in grant funding has been issued in the county, with 452 applications received and 333 approved to date.
Between July and September, a further 20 vacant and derelict homes were brought back into use in Louth, while 22 grant applications were approved during the quarter.
More than €10.6m issued in Louth
The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant is designed to support the refurbishment of vacant and derelict properties for residential use.
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne said the latest figures showed continued demand for the scheme in Louth.
“Dereliction is a scourge that blights communities, undermines town and village centres, and removes much-needed homes from use,” he said.
“The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant is delivering real results right across Louth, with almost 190 homes now brought back into use through the scheme.”
Browne said the figures represented properties being returned to use for families, buyers, and renters while also helping to tackle vacancy in local communities.
More than 7,000 properties retored nationally
The grant was introduced in 2022 as part of efforts to tackle vacancy and dereliction and bring existing buildings back into residential use.
