The BHIS is designed to support the maintenance and repair of Ireland’s historic buildings, by providing grants of between €2,500 and €50,000 for works to buildings which are protected under the Planning and Development Acts, and to vernacular buildings lacking in statutory protection but which remain essential to our architectural heritage. The vast majority of applications receive less than €30,000 with larger amounts reserved for works in exceptional circumstances.
Further details about this schemes and eligibility requirements may be found at here:
BHIS_2027_Application_Form_A.docx
BHIS_2027_Guidance_Booklet_for_Applicants.pdf
BHIS_2027_Qualifying_and_Non_Qualifying_Works.pdf
Important information to note: The value of all public funding towards BHIS or HTB projects cannot exceed 80% and a minimum of 20% private funding from the applicant is required. All works must be designed, specified and monitored by an appropriately qualified and experienced conservation professional or in specific cases a conservation craftsperson (The Architectural Conservation Officer can offer advice in this regard.) All works must be completed and certified with paid invoices before any funding can be recouped. It is all essential that all terms and conditions of the associated scheme and grant offer as set out in guidance circulars and letter of offer have been adhered to.
Successful projects for all schemes will be announced in early 2027, with full lists to be published on gov.ie and on wexfordcoco.ie.
Whilst applicants can apply to all three schemes (BHIS, HTB & HSF) , only one grant can be availed of per structure.
If you have additional enquired contact details for the Architectural Conservation Officer in Wexford County Council are provided below:
Yvonne Doyle-Curtis
Oifigeach Caomhantais Ailtireachta | Architectural Conservation Officer
053 919 6425
yvonne.doylecurtis@wexfordcoco.ie