House must be 10 years old or more and someone must be living in it permanently, not necessarily the owner.
A grant of up to €3,810 or two thirds of the approved cost (whichever lesser) may be payable towards necessary works to renew or repair the thatched roofs of houses. A higher grant (up to €5,714) may be payable for houses on specified Islands.
For owners of qualifying thatch properties, who are also Medical Card holders, the maximum grant available is €6,350, or up to 80% of the approved cost (€8,252 for Islands).
Takes 4 - 6 weeks for inspector to visit; if urgent write a note saying so with application form. May apply again after 7 years.
No closing date: ongoing
Thatching Grant Application Form
Thatching Grant Explanatory Memo
Send your fully completed application forms to:
Housing Grants Section
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Address: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Government Buildings, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 E8N6
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Email: thatch@housing.gov.ie
Telephone: 096 24283